Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addressed Greek-Turkish relations and domestic affairs in an interview with SKAI aired on Monday night (22/2/2026). He confirmed plans to meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan before February 15, calling direct dialogue “only positive.” While noting reduced tensions, cooperation on migration, and open communication channels, he stressed that maritime boundary delimitation remains the core dispute. Mitsotakis emphasized Greece’s right to extend its territorial waters unilaterally — citing the Ionian Sea as precedent — and warned that Turkey’s Casus Belli doctrine blocks EU funding access. He affirmed Greece’s commitment to strengthening defense capabilities and pursuing diplomacy without compromising sovereignty. On international ties, he highlighted deep strategic and economic cooperation with Israel, unwavering support for Ukraine against Russian aggression, and reiterated concerns about Europe’s direction amid rising uncertainty.
Kyriakos Mitsotakis: Will Meet Erdogan Before Feb 15 – Europe’s Future Worries Society
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