Turkey's Erdogan, Greek PM Stress Maintaining Positive Momentum in Ties
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and visiting Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday underscored the significance of maintaining the recent positive trajectory in bilateral relations, despite longstanding disputes.
In a joint press conference in Ankara, Erdogan emphasized the importance of dialogue. "Despite the differences, we focus on the positive agenda by keeping our dialogue channels open," he stated, Xinhua reported.
The Turkish president said that the two sides held a constructive dialogue, addressing issues in Turkey-Greece relations, and agreed to aim for a bilateral trade volume of 10 billion US dollars.
Erdogan expressed hope that the improved relations would positively impact the rights of the Turkish minority in Greece. He also stressed the necessity of a "fair and permanent solution" to the Cyprus issue, based on the island's realities, to enhance regional stability and peace.
Mitsotakis acknowledged the ongoing development of bilateral cooperation, stating the mutual understanding between the two sides and relations are evolving positively. He also reaffirmed Greece's support for Turkey’s European Union accession process.
