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Erdogan Ahead of Meeting with Mitsotakis: Turkey Desires Peace and Security for Itself and Neighbors

Published February 11, 2026, 12:15
Erdogan Ahead of Meeting with Mitsotakis: Turkey Desires Peace and Security for Itself and Neighbors

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that Turkey desires peace, security, stability, development, and prosperity for both its people and its neighbors, ahead of his upcoming meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. In his address to his party's parliamentary group, Erdogan emphasized that Turkey seeks to contribute to regional peace through diplomatic initiatives, meeting with all stakeholders in a spirit of brotherhood. He highlighted that Ankara does not succumb to “complexes” and wishes to share its ideas and proposals for promoting peace and security in the region. This statement comes at a time of increased regional tension and expectations for improved relations between Turkey and Greece.