Surprise meeting between Turkish, Greek Foreign Ministers in Istanbul
Invitation by Hakan Fidan
Greek Foreign Minister Yorgos Gerapetritis and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met informally in Istanbul as part of an unscheduled engagement. The meeting took place at the invitation of Minister Fidan.
Confirmed by Greek Media
The meeting was also confirmed by Greek diplomatic sources and media outlets. According to the Iefimerida newspaper, the dinner between the two ministers was seen as a sign of the importance of keeping communication channels open.
Critical Timing
Although no official agenda was disclosed, the timing of the meeting drew attention. Recently, tensions had risen in bilateral relations after Greece announced new maritime jurisdiction plans. Turkey had labeled this move as "unilateral" and "provocative."
Fidan: "We Won't Allow Facts on the Ground"
The same report reminded that Minister Hakan Fidan had previously reiterated his warning about not allowing any "fait accompli" in the Aegean Sea, Eastern Mediterranean, and Cyprus.
Message of Dialogue
This informal meeting was viewed as an important step in maintaining dialogue between the two countries. Diplomatic circles suggest that continuing direct contact between the parties could help reduce tensions in the region.
