Greece and Turkey Forge New Era of Friendship and Cooperation

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan visited Athens, Greece, and signed a friendship accord aimed at resetting ties and resolving long-standing disputes between the two countries. The declaration on good neighborly relations is seen as a roadmap to cementing closer ties and includes measures to eliminate sources of tension, increase trade, and pursue military confidence-building measures. Despite obstacles such as differences over territorial rights in the Aegean Sea and the Cyprus issue, both leaders expressed a commitment to improving relations and doubling trade volume. The visit marks a significant step towards reconciliation and signals Turkey's desire for wider reconciliation with the West.