Turkish Defence Minister says talks with Greece are ‘quite positive’

·

Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler has described the recent talks between Greece and Turkey as “quite positive.”

The statement comes after the Turkish Defence Ministry hosted a delegation from Greece on Monday, November 13 for a “military confidence-building measures” meeting. 

Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Guler said he hopes future talks will continue to be positive.

Defence Ministers
The Defence Ministers met in Ankara, Turkey on Monday, November 13. Photo: Daily Sabah.

“In exchange we will go to Greece later,” the Turkish Defence Minister said.

“After the visit of our President (Recep Tayyip Erdogan), there will be a second meeting on the Confidence Building Measures (CBM). We will discuss and reach an agreement with them.”

Guler additionally shared that Greece will make the decision on when the next meeting will be.

Source: Amna.gr.

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

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

Latest News

Where do Greek Australians stand? Public forum to tackle sovereignty, republic and identity

The public forum will examine questions of Indigenous sovereignty, republicanism and the place of Greeks within Australia.

Pontian Australians issue open letter to Greek PM over Kemal remarks, deportation case

The Federation of Pontian Associations of Australia has issued an open letter to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

$1.5 billion redevelopment approved for former Danias Group site in Marrickville

A $1.5 billion redevelopment of a former Danias Group site in Marrickville has been approved. Read more here.

Turkey challenges Greek offshore energy plans south of Crete

Turkey has objected to Greece’s approval of offshore energy exploration south of Crete, calling the move a violation of international law.

Father Antonios convicted on multiple abuse charges in Ark of the World case

Father Antonios has been sentenced to 9.5 years’ imprisonment, commuted to a fine exceeding €60,000, after Greece’s court found him guilty.

You May Also Like

OXI Day – Remembrance of the Second War in Greece

Marina Siskos writes an OXI Day history article for The Greek Herald emphasising the importance of remembering the Second War in Greece.

Cyprus Community of NSW and Inner West Hawks FC partner with Brydens Lawyers

The Cyprus Community of NSW in Stanmore and the Inner West Hawks FC have announced the roll out of new member services.

Courtney Herron’s killer ordered to spend 25 years in psychiatric hospital

Melbourne man, who bashed Courtney Herron to death in a park in May 2019, has been ordered to serve 25 years at a mental health facility.