Turkey and Greece Pursue Improved Relations Amid Historical Disputes
Leaders of Turkey and Greece meet in Ankara, signaling a renewed effort to resolve longstanding issues including maritime boundaries and the Cyprus conflict.
- Turkish President Erdogan and Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis emphasize dialogue and cooperation despite deep-seated disagreements.
- Both leaders express hope for a future with intensified bilateral contacts and support for Turkey's EU accession under conditions.
- Discussion points include the status of Hamas and the impact of recent conflicts in Gaza on bilateral perspectives.
- Historical tensions highlighted by past confrontations over maritime and territorial claims, with recent meetings suggesting a potential thaw.
- Continued disagreements over Cyprus and energy exploration rights underscore the complexity of negotiations.