Greek and Turkish Foreign Ministers presented contrasting views on the future of Cyprus ahead of their meeting in Athens. While Gerapetritis emphasized the potential for a unified Cyprus within the EU, Fidan reiterated Turkey’s support for a two-state solution, highlighting the island’s existing division. These differing perspectives underscore the ongoing challenges in resolving the long-standing Cyprus issue.
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Despite persistent disagreements, Turkish FM Hakan Fidan’s visit to Athens sought to foster cooperation and lay the groundwork for the next High-Level Cooperation Council meeting.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Giorgos Gerapetritis announced the recruitment of 150 new border guards during his visit to Evros, where he represented the government at the October 28 celebrations. This new hiring will supplement the 450 border guards already recruited in the past two years. Gerapetritis emphasized the importance of strengthening the second line of defense and ensuring that local communities feel secure. He praised the rapid implementation of the fence project, which he described as 100% effective in guarding national and European borders. He stressed the need for coordination among Greek police, the military, and border guards, reiterating the state’s commitment to enhancing deterrent capabilities in the region.
Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis reaffirmed Greece’s commitment to its maritime rights, stating the nation will never renounce its entitlement to a 12-nautical-mile territorial extension. He emphasized the futility of discussions about the current 6-nautical-mile limit and highlighted the importance of exploring a common framework for addressing maritime delimitation with Türkiye.
Greek and Turkish Foreign Ministers will meet in Athens on November 8th to address long-standing bilateral issues, including the contentious demarcation of an exclusive economic zone in the eastern Mediterranean. This meeting comes amidst a cautious thaw in relations between the NATO allies, whose history is fraught with tension.
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Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis met with UN Coordinator Sigrid Kaag and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan at the informal EU Foreign Affairs Ministers Council. Gerapetritis supported Gaza’s humanitarian aid and discussed EU-Türkiye relations, emphasizing cooperation and peace amid regional tensions.
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