Athens is hosting the 7th Positive Agenda meeting between Greece and Turkey today, marking another step in fostering collaboration and strengthening bilateral ties.
The discussions are being led by Deputy Foreign Ministers Kostas Fragogiannis of Greece and Mehmet Kemal Bozay of Turkey.
A highlight of the event is the announcement of the “Hackathon Turkey-Greece 2024-25,” a cross-border competition aimed at promoting innovation, cooperation, and mutual understanding among young people from both nations. Open to participants aged 18-35, the hackathon will focus on the theme of Smart Cities, challenging teams to develop sustainable and forward-thinking solutions.
Political Dialogue to Follow
On Tuesday, the diplomatic engagements will continue with the 3rd Political Dialogue between the Greek and Turkish Foreign Ministries. Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Alexandra Papadopoulou is scheduled to meet with Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Mehmet Kemal Bozay to discuss key political and regional issues.
The Positive Agenda and the Hackathon initiative underline ongoing efforts by the two neighbours to build trust and foster collaboration through dialogue and shared projects, signaling a renewed commitment to improving relations.
(Source: Amna)