President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a historic visit to Athens at the invitation of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, marking a pivotal moment in the relationship between the two neighboring nations. The visit commenced with meetings between Erdogan and Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou. After the meeting Erdoğan and Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis delivered a speech
at a joint press conference.
Erdoğan, emphasizing the profound historical and cultural connections shared by Türkiye and Greece, articulated the inevitability of occasional disagreements between neighbors. However, he highlighted the imperative of demonstrating global leadership through cooperative steps and expressed confidence in resolving any differences. “As Türkiye-Greece, we should set an example to the world with the steps we will take. There is no problem that cannot be solved between us,” Erdoğan stated, emphasizing the need to navigate challenges together.
Echoing Erdoğan’s sentiments, Prime Minister Mitsotakis underscored the significance of maintaining amicable relations between the two nations. He emphasized the importance of continued collaboration in a peaceful and constructive environment. Furthermore, Mitsotakis set an ambitious goal of elevating bilateral trade to $10 billion, illustrating a shared commitment to fostering stronger economic ties.
The joint statements from Erdoğan and Mitsotakis signal a collective dedication to bridging differences and advancing a new era of cooperation and mutual prosperity between Türkiye and Greece.
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