"Resetting Ties: Greece and Turkey Seek Mutual Benefits in Diplomatic Efforts"

Greek and Turkish diplomats are attempting to reset their relationship and focus on positive agreements during Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's visit to Athens. Issues such as maritime borders and Cyprus will not be discussed, but instead, the focus will be on areas of cooperation, including the construction of a new bridge, student exchanges, energy interconnectors, tourism, sport, and small businesses. Military agreements on confidence-building measures are also expected, along with discussions on irregular migration. The visit comes after years of hostility and tensions between the two countries, but recent earthquakes and a decrease in airspace violations have provided an opportunity for dialogue and a potential restart of high-level discussions on resolving differences over maritime borders.
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