Türkiye and Greece signalled a continued thaw in relations after high-level talks in Ankara, as both NATO allies seek to manage longstanding disputes in the Aegean Sea and Cyprus.
Speaking after talks with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said disagreements between the two countries are “not unsolvable” and progress could be made on maritime disputes.
Mitsotakis echoed a conciliatory tone, stressing the need for cooperation despite geographic and historic tensions.
The meeting marked their first bilateral talks since 2024, reflecting sustained diplomatic engagement following the 2020 military escalation.
Key developments:
• Aegean Sea maritime boundaries: Greece supports resolving disputes through international maritime law and courts; Türkiye disputes the framework’s applicability.
• Cyprus dispute: Greece and Cyprus back UN-supported reunification under a bi-zonal federation; Türkiye supports a two-state solution.
• Diplomatic cooperation: The High-Level Cooperation Council resumed ministerial meetings and signed agreements to expand bilateral cooperation.
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