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Attention turns to next steps in solidifying Greek-Turkish relations
PoliticsForeign PolicyGreece and Turkey agreed to a roadmap for their political dialogue during the meeting between Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Athens last Thursday.
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Athens certifies improving mood in Greek-Turkish relations during Erdogan's visit
PoliticsForeign PolicyThe Greek government seems satisfied with the outcome of the visit made to Athens on Thursday by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, although opposition parties have applied pressure regarding the details of what was agreed and for Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to show the tangible outcomes of his diplomacy.
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Athens looks for improving mood rather than tangible outcome from Erdogan visit
PoliticsForeign PolicyAthens sees the High-Level Cooperation Council between Greece and Turkey, due to take place this Thursday, as yet another opportunity for both sides to retain the positive mood in bilateral relations, which has existed for roughly the last 10 months.
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Athens prepares for Erdogan visit, high-level talks with Turkish officials
PoliticsForeign PolicyThe High-Level Cooperation Council between Greece and Turkey, which will be held after seven years in Athens on December 7, is seen by both sides as a further step in the course of improving bilateral relations – a process that began earlier this year following the deadly earthquakes in Turkey.
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Greece promotes its suitability for mediatory role in Middle East
PoliticsForeign PolicyAthens is seeking a mediatory role in the Middle East if conditions permit it. This was the message that emerged following the joint statements Kyriakos Mitsotakis made with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, following the first High Level Cooperation Council between Greece and Cyprus, in Athens on Friday.
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Athens defends Gaza stance as balanced, offers role in humanitarian corridor
PoliticsForeign PolicyAs Israel expands its offensive in the Gaza Strip via a series of ground incursions amid growing calls for a humanitarian pause, the EU has once again forwarded the “two-state solution” as its principle response to this conflict.
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Greece aiming to agree updated migration deal with Turkey
PoliticsForeign PolicyThe refugee and migrant populations in Greece have risen by more than half compared to last year, according to the latest figures announced by Greek authorities.
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Mitsotakis-Erdogan talks rubber stamp roadmap, allowing next steps
PoliticsForeign PolicyFollowing their re-election and the first meetings between Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in almost 1.5 years, Greek-Turkish relations seem to have found a steady rhythm.
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Mitsotakis prepares to meet Erdogan, hoping to build on recent momentum
PoliticsForeign PolicyPrime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is due to meet with Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York with the primary aim of restoring trust and to build on the positive atmosphere that has been created since the deadly earthquakes last February.
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Meeting of Greek, Turkish foreign ministers raises hopes for constructive dialogue
PoliticsForeign PolicyThe first official meeting between the recently appointed Greek and Turkish foreign ministers, Giorgos Gerapetritis and Hakan Fidan, took place in Ankara last Tuesday.