Greek and Turkish leaders to hold talks in Ankara to ease tensions

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is visiting Turkey on Wednesday to sustain dialogue amid rising tensions. Mitsotakis, with senior ministers, will meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during the High-Level Cooperation Council. This initiative aims to improve ties between the two NATO allies. Greece and Turkey are at odds over issues like maritime boundaries and drilling rights. Turkey is uneasy about Greece's growing defense ties with Israel and Cyprus. Talks in Ankara will focus on cooperation in trade, energy, education, and culture, with no progress expected on contentious issues. The meeting aims to prevent escalation and keep communication open.