Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has expressed doubts about resolving Greece's longstanding disputes with Türkiye, highlighting the necessity for continued defense investments. Speaking at the Thessaloniki International Fair ahead of his meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Mitsotakis acknowledged the challenges in improving relations but emphasized the need to bolster Greece's armed forces as a precaution.
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