In a regular briefing, Greek Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lana Zohiu discussed the upcoming meeting between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara, emphasizing the importance of dialogue for bilateral cooperation. She remarked that the meeting, under the auspices of the Supreme Cooperation Council, aims to assess the progress of bilateral ties two years after the Athens Declaration. This initiative is intended to keep communication channels open, alleviate potential crises, and foster discussions on mutual concerns between the two countries.

Zohiu noted that while dialogue is crucial, there are currently no necessary conditions to engage in discussions about marine zones, which have been a contentious issue between Greece and Turkey. The idea is to maintain a constructive relationship and ensure that channels for communication remain active. The Supreme Cooperation Council's efforts highlight the ongoing commitment to manage and assess the structured dialogue between Greece and Turkey, as well as the functional relationship between the two nations.

The context of this announcement reflects broader geopolitical tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean, where maritime boundaries and rights are frequently contested. While both nations recognize the importance of communication, the lack of agreement on specific issues like marine zones presents ongoing challenges that need to be addressed for a sustainable resolution of disputes.