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Greek PM Mitsotakis Meets with Turkish President Erdoğan in Ankara

Published February 11, 2026, 14:00
Greek PM Mitsotakis Meets with Turkish President Erdoğan in Ankara

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited Ankara today and met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Preparations for the joint statements are underway at the Presidential Palace, with the atmosphere characterized by formality rather than expectations of sudden announcements. The meeting began with a welcoming ceremony and will be followed by the 6th High-Level Cooperation Council between Greece and Turkey. Despite the positive climate in Greek-Turkish relations, no significant convergences are expected on issues such as the Aegean Sea or the minority in Western Thrace. The focus is on how the issues will be expressed and whether careful language and avoidance of barbs will be maintained. The visit took place according to the scheduled program, with the Prime Minister's arrival at 13:00 and the welcoming ceremony at 14:00. The joint statements are scheduled for 17:00 (18:00 Ankara time). This visit is an important development in Greek-Turkish relations, but expectations remain low regarding the resolution of major disagreements. The emphasis is on maintaining dialogue and avoiding escalation.