Socrates Famellos, the leader of the leftist political party Syriza in Greece, has voiced skepticism regarding the effects of the recent meeting between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. He criticized the meeting as a mere extension of ongoing issues, highlighting that effective foreign policy and strategic depth are crucial, especially concerning Greek-Turkish relations. Famellos underscored the importance of honest communication channels with Turkey while questioning the effectiveness of the meeting's outcomes in resolving existing disputes.

In his statement, Famellos pointed out the accumulation of diplomatic errors made in recent years, such as the Turkey-Libya agreement and the secret diplomacy surrounding the Eastern Mediterranean's evolving dynamics. He lamented the lack of progress on critical issues, particularly the delimitation of maritime zones and the continental shelf, which remain unresolved. Famellos argued that the delay of this recent meeting, initially scheduled for 2024, reflects a strategic deficit in Greece’s approach to negotiations with Turkey, stressing that no actionable steps have been taken towards settling disputes.

He further commented on Turkey's threats, emphasizing that while there should be a clear dialogue to address tensions, the approach taken during this meeting did not demonstrate a proactive strategy for conflict resolution. The dialogue on significant matters such as Turkey's casus belli and other critical areas were seen as insufficiently addressed, leading to his assertions that the current government has failed to develop a robust approach to Turkey, leaving Greece’s diplomatic strategy vulnerable and reactive rather than assertive and preemptive.