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Erdogan and Mitsotakis Meet Amid Migration Crisis Concerns

2/11/2026

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On Feb 11, 2026, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hosted Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to discuss migration and maritime disputes.
The meeting followed a shipwreck near Chios, highlighting migration issues and prompting both leaders to seek stronger bilateral cooperation to prevent crises.
They discussed Turkey's concerns about Greece's plan to extend territorial waters and urged coordination of research in contested Aegean areas.

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On Feb 11, 2026, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hosted Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to discuss migration and maritime disputes.
The meeting followed a shipwreck near Chios, highlighting migration issues and prompting both leaders to seek stronger bilateral cooperation to prevent crises.
They discussed Turkey's concerns about Greece's plan to extend territorial waters and urged coordination of research in contested Aegean areas.