Starting today, Greek citizens traveling to China for short stays will no longer require a visa, as announced by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. This move aims to boost tourism and strengthen diplomatic ties between the two nations.
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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati met during the 79th UN General Assembly to discuss Lebanon's stability and regional security. Mitsotakis emphasised the need for de-escalation to prevent conflict from spreading, while expressing support for a 21-day ceasefire proposal. Both leaders highlighted the importance of international cooperation to address Lebanon's challenges and ensure lasting peace in the region.
Greece aims to address and resolve maritime boundary disputes with Turkey. Mitsotakis emphasized the importance of dialogue and cooperation, and called for a federal, bi-zonal solution to the Cyprus issue. He also addressed global challenges such as AI and social media.
During his visit to New York for the UN General Assembly, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis presented Greece's economic prospects and reform plans to American investors. He emphasized the importance of political stability and fiscal responsibility, highlighting the achievement of regaining investment grade within the first year of his second term. Mitsotakis also discussed Greece's role in the upcoming European five-year cycle and outlined investment opportunities in the education and health sectors.
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides expressed his readiness to immediately resume reunification talks during a speech at the UN General Assembly, urging Turkey to join the effort. He emphasized the need for peace and cooperation while addressing the long-standing division of the island following a Turkish invasion decades ago.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with French President Emmanuel Macron and Cypriot President Nicos Christodoulides at the UN General Assembly to discuss the Gaza situation and the Great Sea Interconnector project. They also prepared for the upcoming MED9 summit. Mitsotakis will later pitch Greece's economy to investment funds.
In an interview with CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour outside the UN headquarters, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis discussed key issues including Greek-Turkish relations and the Schengen Pact. He emphasized the importance of communication with Turkey and expressed concerns over Germany's recent border tightening regarding illegal migration. Mitsotakis also shared his optimism about the return of the Parthenon sculptures, suggesting that the new British government may be more open to a mutually agreed arrangement for their reunification.
President Erdoğan met with Chancellor Scholz to discuss bilateral relations, Israel's attacks on Gaza, Türkiye's EU membership process, and regional issues. Erdoğan emphasized the need to revitalize Türkiye-EU relations and condemned Israel's violence against Palestinians, stating that Western support emboldens Israel's actions.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will continue their dialogue with a meeting during the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The two leaders, representing countries with a long history of conflict, last met in July and have been pursuing a thaw in relations over the past year.
Ahead of the UN General Assembly, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides emphasized the importance of coordination between Greece and Cyprus amid rising geopolitical tensions. Both leaders stressed that their nations, as pillars of stability in the region, must work closely on resolving the Cyprus issue and addressing challenges in the Middle East.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in New York this month during the UN General Assembly. The talks will focus on Middle Eastern issues and their investment partnership. Mitsotakis will also meet Kuwait’s Emir and attend a trilateral meeting with Greece, Cyprus, and Egypt. Additionally, he will discuss Greek-Turkish relations with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis and Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan will discuss key issues including Euro-Turkish and Greek-Turkish relations, as well as the Cyprus problem, in an upcoming meeting in Brussels. The talks, taking place on the sidelines of an informal EU foreign ministers' meeting, come ahead of a planned meeting between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the UN General Assembly in September.
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