Turkey, Greece need to ‘resolve disagreements’ in East Med, Trump tells Erdogan

·

US President Donald Trump on Monday called Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan to talk about developments in Libya and Syria, a spokesman for the White House said on Twitter, adding the Turkey’s differences with Greece were also discussed.

“Today, @realDonaldTrump spoke with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey. The two leaders discussed the need to eliminate foreign interference and maintain the ceasefire in Libya. The leaders agreed that the violence being carried out in Idlib, Syria must stop,” Special Assistant to the President and Deputy Press Secretary Judd Deere tweeted.

“President Trump also highlighted the importance of Turkey and Greece resolving their disagreements in the eastern Mediterranean,” he added.

Sourced via Ekathimerini.

Advertisement

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Advertisement

Latest News

GOCNSW President Harry Danalis and Secretary Nia Karteris withdraw from elections

In a significant development ahead of the GOCNSW elections, current President Harry Danalis and Secretary Nia Karteris have withdrawn.

Greek Welfare Centre launches Christmas Appeal to support families in need

Sydney’s Greek community is coming together to spread festive cheer and support those in need, as the Greek Welfare Centre of the GOAA.

Sydney Olympic FC reshapes NPL strategy as Head Coach Labinot Haliti steps down

Sydney Olympic FC announced a change in its Senior Men’s NPL program as part of a broader strategy to prioritise youth development.

Bishop Kyriakos of Melbourne meets with Director of the new GNTO Australia office

Bishop Kyriakos welcomed Georgia Dimopoulou, the newly appointed Director of the Greek National Tourism Organisation in Australia.

Derrimut Gym’s administrator provides update following first creditors’ meeting

HM Advisory's Stephen Dixon has been appointed as administrator to Derrimut Gyms which includes three companies.

You May Also Like

Effy Alexakis officially launches her ‘Forty Photographs: A Year at a Time’ exhibition

Effy Alexakis has officially launched her exhibition, Forty Photographs: A Year at a Time, at the N. Smith Gallery in Paddington.

Philotimo Festival: A nostalgic family day of tradition and togethernes

The atmosphere at Panagia Kamariani at Red Hill during Sunday’s mass, presided over by Archbishop Makarios, was vibrant.

Sofia Sakorafa becomes first female to lead Greece’s oldest sports federation

Former star athlete and current MP, Sofia Sakorafa, has become the first woman to head the Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS).