Greek PM Mitsotakis and Turkish President Erdogan to Unite at UN General Assembly

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is set to meet Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The two leaders, whose countries share a history of tension, aim to strengthen bilateral relations by discussing military confidence-building measures and maintaining open communication channels.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is scheduled to meet Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the annual United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, according to a Greek government spokesman.

The two leaders, whose countries are both NATO allies and historic adversaries, last convened during a NATO summit in Washington in July. Despite their long-standing differences over issues ranging from airspace to maritime jurisdiction and the ethnic division of Cyprus, recent years have seen a reduction in tension.

The neighboring nations have committed to rekindling their relationship by keeping open channels of communication and exploring military confidence-building measures to eliminate sources of discord. This upcoming meeting is a continuation of their effort to address issues that have divided them for decades.

(With inputs from agencies.)