The crucial meeting between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is scheduled for the first quarter of 2026, according to senior diplomatic sources. The talks come as part of ongoing efforts to keep communication channels open between Athens and Ankara, despite recurring tensions in bilateral relations.
According to the same sources, the Greece–Turkey Political Dialogue is set for January 20, followed on January 21 by the Positive Agenda, aimed at cooperation in areas of low politics such as the economy, tourism, and culture.
Diplomatic sources emphasize that dialogue has not been interrupted, even during periods of heightened tension, including disputes related to the SAFE issue. Maintaining open lines of communication is viewed as essential for crisis prevention and regional stability.
In the longer term, the need to resolve outstanding bilateral issues—primarily the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and the continental shelf—is underscored, while it is categorically clarified that issues of national sovereignty are not on the table.
Regarding Libya, the same sources express cautious optimism. The Technical Committees on EEZ delimitation are expected to convene within the first quarter of 2026, as part of broader diplomatic processes unfolding in the region.
The upcoming Mitsotakis–Erdoğan meeting is widely seen as pivotal for Greek–Turkish stability, aiming to enhance cooperation, prevent crises, and manage open issues in the Aegean and the Eastern Mediterranean.