Greece and Turkey Leaders Strike Conciliatory Tone After Talks

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis speak to the press after meeting in Athens, on Dec. 7.Photographer: Angelos Tzortzinis/AFP/Getty Images

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February 11, 2026 at 4:57 PM UTC

The leaders of Turkey and Greece struck a conciliatory tone after a day of talks in Ankara, in a sign that a recent easing of tensions between the historic rivals will likely continue.

“Issues between Turkey and Greece aren’t unsolvable,” Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said after a meeting with Greek premier Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday. He added that progress is possible on the disagreements related to the Aegean Sea.