Visa-Free Travel: Turkish Citizens’ 7-Day Prep for the Greek Aegean Islands
Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Discuss Visa-Free Travel and Cooperation
In a joint press conference with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis discussed the prospect of visa-free travel for Turkish citizens to the Greek islands in the Aegean. Mitsotakis expressed optimism about the future and emphasized the importance of closer cooperation between Turkey and Greece.
Mitsotakis stated that during their meeting, they discussed the possibility of visa exemption for Turkish citizens visiting the Eastern Aegean islands for a period of 7 days throughout the year. He also highlighted the importance of visa exemption to promote closer cooperation between Turkish students and European students.
The Greek Prime Minister expressed his belief that the two countries have the opportunity to leave behind hostile relations and work together to create a positive future. He emphasized the significance of maritime law in determining the continental shelf and mentioned the possibility of further communication between Turkey and Greece in the coming months.
Additionally, Mitsotakis underscored the importance of decisions by the United Nations (UN) and expressed the hope that developments on the Cyprus issue would align with the direction of the UN.
Overall, the joint press conference reflected a positive and cooperative tone, with both leaders emphasizing the potential for improved relations and collaboration between Greece and Turkey.
