Turkey and Greece to hold exploratory talks for the first time since 2016 in an attempt to reduce tensions over eastern Mediterranean
The Greek Foreign Ministry said that officials from both countries would “shortly” gather in Istanbul for a 61st meeting, resuming so-called “exploratory talks" that were last held in 2016.
Turkey and Greece have agreed to resume talks aimed at addressing their contested maritime claims in the eastern Mediterranean and Aegean.A statement from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's office said both Turkey and Greece were ready to restart talks. During the meeting, Erdogan also called for a regional conference that would gather all sides involved in the dispute, including Turkish Cypriots, and said the “momentum” for dialogue should be protected,” according to the statement.
Turkish and Greek military delegations held their fifth technical talks at NATO headquarters on Tuesday, Turkey’s Defence Ministry said.Another meeting is planned for next week.Turkish Navtex for demilitarisation of Greek island
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