Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan listens his Greek counterpart George Gerapetritis, during a join news conference and after their meeting, in Athens, Nov 8. [AP]
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has confirmed the positive climate in Greece-Turkey relations, expressing confidence in an interview with Milliyet newspaper that the two Aegean neighbors and NATO allies can address their differences in a “mutually beneficial” way.
Reflecting on his recent meeting in Athens with Greek counterpart George Gerapetritis, Fidan said that both sides had “reaffirmed our commitment to advancing Turkey-Greece relations with a positive agenda.”
“We are both neighbors and allies. Of course, there are differences of opinion between our countries on certain issues. However, this does not prevent us from meeting and discussing our issues calmly,” Fidan told the newspaper.
“Our aim is to strengthen our relations and enhance the prosperity of our peoples through a mutually beneficial approach (‘kazan-kazan’). We are determined to promote our bilateral relations based on principles of good neighborliness and through confidence-building measures.”
