Critical Meeting Between Greece and Turkey, Say Turkish Media

Turkish media outlets are describing as critical the meeting between Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Alexandra Papadopoulou and Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Mehmet Kemal Bozay, which took place in Athens. The meeting discussed bilateral relations and regional issues, at a time of increased geopolitical tensions. The Turkish newspaper “Aksam” reports that the meeting marks a new line of communication between Ankara and Athens, while the “24 TV” website emphasizes the importance of discussing regional issues. The meeting took place at a low but critical diplomatic level, with the aim of maintaining open channels of communication between the two countries. The Turkish side appears to be placing particular emphasis on the need for dialogue and finding solutions to bilateral issues, as well as addressing common challenges in the region. This meeting is part of efforts to restore relations between Greece and Turkey, after a period of tension.