What to be discussed in the Erdoğan - Mitsotakis meeting?
In an article published today (Tuesday 5 December) in the daily Kathimerini on the visit of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Athens, it is stated that Greece expects the High Level Cooperation Council Meeting to promote political dialogue and Confidence Building Measures, as well as a positive agenda on various issues between the two countries.
It was stated in the article that 11 ministers from the Greek side and 8 ministers from the Turkish side will attend the High Level Cooperation Council Meeting, and that the ministers of education, culture and tourism will also take part in the delegations.
In the field of culture, it was stated that the issue of conducting joint archaeological excavations in Türkiye and Greece with the participation of archaeologists from both countries will be discussed. Kiriakos Pierrakakis, Minister of Education from the Greek side, will also participate in the talks and it was reported that the exchange of information on vocational education could be discussed.
In the article, it was noted that the migration problem would have an important place among the issues to be discussed and that the assignment of a Greek coast guard officer in Izmir and a Turkish coast guard officer in Lesvos Island would be evaluated. It was stated that the development of tourism and facilitating visa issues were also among the issues to be discussed. It was stated that exchange programmes for university students could also be discussed.
According to the information given in the article based on the Turkish press, it is stated that the developments in Gaza, the road map of Turkish-Greek relations, the continental shelf, minorities in both countries and energy issues are expected to be discussed in the Erdogan - Mitsotakis meeting. It is also stated that the Turkish side aims to sign bilateral agreements on issues such as migration, tourism, economy and health.
In the article, it was stated that Turkish President Recep Erdoğan may also meet with minority representatives at the Turkish Embassy in Athens.
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