Greece Establishes Trust with Turkey Amid Rising Tensions
- Greece's foreign minister emphasizes a new foundation of trust with Turkey.
- The upcoming meeting aims to tackle issues including maritime disputes and migration.
- The discussions could pave the way for improved relations between Greece and Turkey.
On November 7, 2024, Greece's foreign minister Giorgos Gerapetritis announced that the nation has built a foundation of trust with Turkey ahead of Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan's visit to Athens. The meeting is part of a renewed diplomatic effort to address longstanding conflicts between the neighboring NATO countries, including complex maritime boundary disputes. Both officials are expected to discuss other important issues such as rising illegal migration and regional stability. The discussions aim to improve bilateral relations that have been strained for decades due to these conflicts and differing stances on several geopolitical issues, including the situation in Israel. This diplomatic dialogue is a continuation of high-profile talks initiated last year between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, working towards a Greece-Turkey high-level cooperation council set for early 2025 in Ankara.