Differences persist in Athens, Ankara talks

In a meeting held in Athens on Friday, Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan engaged in candid talks about their countries' enduring disputes in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean. While both sides acknowledged their stark differences, they also agreed to disagree, emphasizing the importance of continued dialogue despite the lack of consensus on key issues. 

Gerapetritis underscored that, for Greece, the core issue remains the delimitation of the continental shelf and exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

"Our positions differ regarding the scope of the discussions, with our stance focusing on a single issue. We will revisit this topic in a future meeting soon," he stated. On the other hand, Fidan insisted Turkey's stance on the existence of "interlinked issues in the Aegean."

The meeting concluded with both sides...