Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis publicly addressed the issue of casus belli during his meeting in Ankara with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, as noted by New Democracy's Secretary for International Relations and the EU, Tasos Chatzivasileiou.
Tasos Chatzivasileiou, a member of the Greek Parliament and Secretary for International Relations and the EU of New Democracy, commented on the recent meeting between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, emphasizing that Mitsotakis clearly presented Greece's national positions regarding casus belli during the talks in Ankara. Chatzivasileiou characterized the atmosphere of the meeting as positive despite existing disagreements, highlighting the mutual decision of both leaders to rekindle discussions on Greek-Turkish relations.
Chatzivasileiou stated that one of the key outcomes of the meeting was the agreement to continue the rapprochement process initiated in the summer of 2023. He underlined the importance of keeping the communication channel between Athens and Ankara operational to enable a mechanism for de-escalating tensions in the event of a crisis. This strategic approach aims to preserve stability and foster a constructive dialogue between the two nations despite their differences.
Moreover, Chatzivasileiou praised the clear and confident presentation of Greece's national interests by Prime Minister Mitsotakis, asserting that there were no ambiguities in his positions. This clarity is deemed essential for addressing national security concerns and facilitating better understanding between Greece and Turkey moving forward, as both nations navigate their complex historical relations amidst regional tensions.
