Greek PM in Ankara for Talks

The meeting between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has concluded after lasting nearly 90 minutes. Following the conclusion of the leaders’ meeting, a signing ceremony for bilateral agreements took place and is followed by joint statements by Mitsotakis and Erdogan.

Watch the statements by the two leaders:

Mitsotakis arrived in Ankara shortly before 3 p.m. Greek time on Wednesday for the official talks.

Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan meets with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, February 11, 2026. Murat Cetinmuhurdar/PPO

The visit marks the 11th meeting overall between Mitsotakis and Erdogan. The talks were held in the framework of the 6th High-Level Cooperation Council between Greece and Turkey, a bilateral mechanism aimed at strengthening cooperation and maintaining open channels of communication between the two neighboring countries.

Meeting at the White Palace

During the initial greeting, Mitsotakis addressed Erdogan with “Hello, Mr. President,” according to reports, with the Turkish president returning the greeting. The two leaders were heard exchanging brief pleasantries, saying, “Everything is fine, very good,” before proceeding to formal discussions.

According to Greek government sources, while there is currently no convergence on launching discussions to resolve what Athens describes as the sole dispute between Greece and Turkey that could be brought before international jurisdiction — namely the delimitation of the continental shelf and the Exclusive Economic Zone in the Aegean and the Eastern Mediterranean — Athens is looking toward a constructive discussion and the preservation of a climate of calm in bilateral relations.

Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan meets with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, February 11, 2026. Murat Cetinmuhurdar/PPO/

Six Agreements Signed

According to information released following the talks, the two sides proceeded with the signing of six agreements covering a broad range of cooperation, from investment and transport to civil protection and culture.

The first was a joint declaration between the Investment and Finance Office of the Republic of Turkey and Enterprise Greece, aimed at strengthening cooperation in promoting bilateral investment.

The second joint declaration, signed between the two foreign ministries, concerns the encouragement of a Thessaloniki–Izmir ferry connection, seeking to boost transport links and tourism flows between the two countries.

A third agreement was a joint declaration on cooperation within the framework of the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC), also signed by the two foreign ministries.

The fourth joint declaration focuses on enhancing bilateral cooperation on earthquake preparedness, signed between Greece’s Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection and Turkey’s Interior Ministry.

The fifth agreement is a Memorandum of Understanding in the field of culture, aimed at promoting cultural exchanges and fostering mutual understanding.

Finally, a joint declaration of intent on scientific and technological cooperation was signed between Greece’s Development Ministry and Turkey’s Ministry of Industry and Technology, opening new avenues for collaboration in innovation and research.

Ceremonial Welcome in Ankara

The Greek leader received a ceremonial welcome with an honor guard at the airport. Mitsotakis was greeted by Turkey’s Minister of Culture and Tourism, the deputy governor of Ankara, the deputy mayor, and the Turkish ambassador to Greece. He paused to observe the formal honors before proceeding to the White Palace, where his meetings are scheduled.

Accompanying the Prime Minister is Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis, while the rest of the Greek delegation arrived separately on another flight.

In a social media post, Ankara’s deputy mayor, Faruk Köylüoğlu, confirmed welcoming Mitsotakis and conveyed the greetings of Mansur Yavaş, mayor of the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality.

The visit marks a key diplomatic engagement between Greece and Turkey.