Greek PM Mitsotakis to Meet Erdogan in Historic High-Level Talks Amid Tensions

The Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will co-chair the sixth Türkiye-Greece High-Level Cooperation Council meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on February 11, 2026. This high-stakes meeting comes amidst simmering tensions between the two nations and raises questions about whether it can pave the way for a thaw in long-standing animosities or merely serve as another gesture of goodwill.

The complex history between Greece and Turkey serves as a stark reminder of the delicate dance of power and diplomacy that defines their relations. Since 1923, tensions have simmered over issues ranging from territorial disputes to cultural identity, with the legacy of the Greek Genocide remaining a deeply sensitive topic that continues to strain relations.