Findan for Greek-Turkish: With a little courage we can solve the problems without losing anything

He granted today (10.01.2025) a press conference to international media correspondents for the Turkish foreign policy review in 2024 and its goals for 2025, where he was mentioned, among other things, about relations between Turkey and . In particular, Hakan Fidan stated in his introductory statement that “in 2024 we maintained the positive dynamics we have achieved with Greece in our relations , keeping our horse alive at a high level, with mutual visits.” “We continue to examine our existing disagreements with Greece in the context of bilateral dialogue mechanisms that work well. It is in the interest of both countries and the region to act in the spirit of good neighbourlyness. ” In response to a relevant question, he expressed his conviction that “we can solve problems with little courage, without losing anything and without changing our present life.” CORVERSE He stressed that “there are historical feelings that we carry from the past and historical political interactions that affect today, ” but argued that“ a different reality has now been formed. ” At this point he pointed out the need for leadership, “political leadership” as he said, to solve the problems, adding that he sees “the leaderships of both countries wanting to do so”. What he said about Cyprus Asked how he interprets the fact that no progress has been made in the Cyprus issue, despite the positive agenda between the two countries, the Turkish Foreign Minister replied: “What I would like to see in Cyprus, honestly, is an environment in which both the Greek Cypriot side and the Turkish Cypriot side, Greece and Turkey, will all solve their problems together and turn the Aegean and the Mediterranean into an area of peace, development and prosperity. And there is no reason not to do so. ” “ With God’s help, let us not leave a large chain of problems to future generations, as we have received from previous generations. I wish we could solve this and not stay in future generations. But as I said, it is necessary to continue working,” concluded Hakan Fidan.