Erdoğan's Visit to Greece Signals Improved Ties

Turkish and Greek Leaders Commit to 'Win-Win' Approach, Sign Cooperation Agreements

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan visited Greece for the first time in six years, promising a 'win-win' approach to mend strained relations.
Erdoğan and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis showed a marked departure from the testy rhetoric of the past few years, signaling a significant push to improve ties.
The two leaders discussed longstanding disputes, including maritime boundaries and exploration rights for resources in the Aegean Sea and eastern Mediterranean.
Several cooperation agreements were signed, including one on migration that establishes communication channels between the coast guards of the two countries.
Mitsotakis backed holiday visas for Turks visiting Greek islands and supported Ankara’s request to ease travel restrictions for Turkish nationals in the European Union.