Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan concluded a wide set of agreements in Ankara on Wednesday during the 6th High Level Cooperation Council, marking a renewed effort to stabilize relations and expand cooperation.
The meeting brought officials and senior ministers from both governments together as they worked to advance what they described as a positive agenda for the future of bilateral ties.
The leaders oversaw the signing of agreements that target economic development, cultural exchange, scientific collaboration and improved coordination between foreign ministries. Senior Greek and Turkish officials said the accords are intended to strengthen practical cooperation while supporting ongoing political dialogue between Athens and Ankara.
Talks between Mitsotakis and Erdogan took place as ten Greek ministers met separately with Turkish counterparts in nearby rooms. Officials framed the parallel meetings as part of a broader attempt to deepen cooperation across sectors where both countries see shared interests.
Investments, connectivity projects and cultural exchange agreements
Early initiatives include measures to promote bilateral investment and support plans for a new ferry link between Thessaloniki and Izmir, which officials said could improve regional connectivity and drive tourism. Both sides also agreed to intensify coordination under the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation.
The two governments expanded their collaboration with agreements focused on earthquake preparedness and emergency response, reflecting a common vulnerability in the region.
Turkey and Greece sign following deals during Mitsotakis / Erdogan meeting in Ankara:
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They also finalized a memorandum on cultural cooperation and advanced scientific and technological work between the Greek Ministry of Development and the Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology.
Later in the day, the two leaders convened a formal session of the High Level Cooperation Council with ministers responsible for finance, interior affairs, migration, citizen protection, climate response, culture, tourism, education, industry, infrastructure and trade.
Setting long-term economic, trade, and diplomatic goals
During the session, they reaffirmed their intention to strengthen good neighbourly relations and maintain peaceful coexistence, guided by the 2023 Athens Declaration on Friendly Relations.
Both sides emphasized that improving communication channels and preventing unnecessary tensions will be central to maintaining stability. They said broader cooperation carried out in line with international law would contribute to regional peace and economic growth.
The two governments restated their aim to increase bilateral trade to $10 billion by the end of the decade and called for closer engagement among business communities.
Security coordination, infrastructure upgrades and long-term regional planning
Officials welcomed the continued short-stay visa program allowing Turkish citizens to visit twelve Greek islands and highlighted ongoing cooperation against irregular migration.
They also discussed joint efforts against terrorism and organized crime and reviewed progress on cross-border transport projects, including the planned second bridge at Kipi-Ipsala.
The leaders agreed to continue work on emerging technologies, climate resilience in the Meric Evros River Basin, and coordination ahead of the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara. They ended the meeting by committing to maintain momentum in their political dialogue and cooperation framework.
