Greece: Turkey
(asked on 18th March 2022) - View Source
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to help de-escalate tensions between Greece and Turkey.
This question was answered on 28th March 2022
We welcome the recent meeting between Greek PM Mitsotakis and Turkish President Erdoğan on 13 March and the continuation of bilateral exploratory talks aimed at seeking a resolution to tensions in the Aegean Sea. Ministers regularly discuss regional issues with both Greek and Turkish counterparts and we continue to urge our partners in the Eastern Mediterranean to prioritise opportunities for dialogue and pursue de-escalation.