A tense but controlled meeting between Greece and Turkey at the SEECP summit highlighted deep divisions over maritime claims, Cyprus, and regional security amid shifting geopolitical pressures.
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The Turkish Foreign Minister emphasizes that the Islamic world “has awakened,” Ankara pushes regional solutions, and results from CAATSA sanctions and the Halkbank case are expected in 2026.
Greece insists on structured dialogue with Turkey solely on EEZ and continental shelf, rejecting revisionist proposals
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The Turkish Foreign Minister opens the door to dialogue but combines it with threats, while Athens responds firmly defending national interests.
The Turkish foreign minister’s attack on Greece’s role in European security triggered a sharp response from Athens, with Gerapetritis drawing a clear red line: national sovereignty is not negotiable.
The Turkish Foreign Minister accuses Athens of exploiting Turkey for domestic politics – Hydrocarbon explorations and the energy cable at the center of Eastern Mediterranean tensions.
Athens issues a strong response to Ankara’s threats and directives – The message is clear: Greek diplomacy operates with confidence and without fear.
The discussions centered on key strategic issues, including the fair distribution of defence spending among NATO allies, continued support for Ukraine, and strengthening NATO-EU cooperation.
Minister FidFidanan confirmed that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will meet in the Turkish capital, where the High-Level Cooperation Council session will be held. Fidan further shared that he met Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis in Doha last week to discuss preparations for the meeting and review the steps moving forward.
Along with the disputes in the Aegean, the Turkish Foreign Minister calls for Western Thrace to be put on the agenda in the forthcoming meetings between Mitsotakis and Erdogan - The solution to the Cyprus problem is a matter of leadership, he said
The head of Turkish diplomacy called the Aegean a paradise on earth - EU's accession of Cyprus a historical mistake
Only days after meeting with his Greek counterpart in Athens, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has reiterated his view that the his country’s dispute with Greece does not only concern maritime boundaries – specifically the continental shelf and exclusive economic zones (EEZ) – but also broader issues, including the “demilitarization” of Greek islands.
Greece sees only the demarcation of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) as the only problem between the two countries, while Turkey usually meets its Greek counterparts with a long list of demands at hand.
"Our position on Cyprus is clear – we will continue to support Türkiye's EU accession process," said Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis. "A historic opportunity to maintain the positive atmosphere," said Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan - The next round of talks will take place in Athens on December 2nd and 3rd
Hakan Fidan's tour follows his Greek counterpart George Gerapetritis' working visit to Ankara in September of last year
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan sent a message ahead of his visit to Greece, in an interview published in Aksam newspaper.
The Turkish Foreign Minister will visit Athens
