PM ‘under no illusions’ about challenges in Greek-Turkish relations

The limited expectations for substantial progress in Greek-Turkish relations were signified on Sunday by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who noted that "the core of Turkish revisionism has not changed" ahead of his meeting with Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.

Mitsotakis will be in New York between September 22 and 26. "I have never been under any illusions about the difficulties of our rapprochement with Turkey," Mitsotakis said during a press conference in Thessaloniki.

"I clearly acknowledge that the core of Turkish revisionism has not changed. The 'Blue Homeland' remains on the table and constitutes a challenge to the country's sovereign rights. This is an issue that I will continue to raise with Erdogan," Mitsotakis said, noting that he is keeping the positive aspects, referring to the better management of...