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Erdogan: Issues of sovereignty do not harm dialogue
A few hours before welcoming Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to Ankara, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke to Kathimerini about all the issues pertaining to the two countries' bilateral relations: The old differences, such as the delimitation of the continental shelf and the Libya Government of National Accord (GNA) - Turkey maritime deal, as well as about the new ones that h
Greek-Turkish communication channels must stay open, says Mitsotakis
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasized the importance of maintaining communication between Greece and Turkey, even during periods of tension. In an interview with the director of Turkish newspaper Milliyet, Ozay Sendir, Mitsotakis stressed the need for regional stability, advocating cooperation over confrontation.
Turkish, Greek leaders meet to bolster ties
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis arrived in Ankara for a one-day visit on May 13 for talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to further improve bilateral ties in line with the ongoing normalization process.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan welcomed the Greek premier at Esenboğa Airport, followed by a bilateral meeting at the Presidential Complex with Erdoğan.
Athens hopes Greek PM's Türkiye visit to foster 'calmness'
Greece is gearing up for the forthcoming visit of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to Türkiye on May 13, with hopes high in Athens for a "period of calmness" in often tense relations between the neighbors.
"I think what we should expect is a frank meeting," Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis told radio Skai on May 9.
Erdogan criticizes EU policies amid Gaza conflict
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned that policies enacted by "certain countries and institutions since the start of the Gaza conflict have shaken faith in the European Union."
In his address marking Europe Day, Erdogan underscored that these policies during the Gaza conflict have eroded trust in European values.
Israeli claims of Ankara easing trade ban 'fictional’: Minister
Turkish Trade Minister Ömer Bolat has dismissed Israeli claims of Türkiye easing its trade ban on Israel, labeling them as "absolutely fictional and disconnected from reality."
In a social media post on May 9, Bolat stressed that Türkiye will maintain the trade ban until a lasting ceasefire in Gaza is achieved and humanitarian aid is ensured to the war-torn Palestinian enclave.
Mali: Xi's visit opens new chapter of cooperation and Serbia's economic growth
BELGRADE - Besides being politically significant and boosting Serbia's reputation, Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Belgrade is very important economically as well and opens up new prospects for Serbia and a new chapter in its cooperation with China as well as its overall growth and development, Serbian Finance Minister Sinisa Mali said on Thursday.