President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone conversation with the Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
During the conversation, regional developments and bilateral relations, particularly developments in Afghanistan and the migration issue, were addressed.
President Erdoğan and Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis mutually exchanged their get-well wishes over the forest fires that erupted in both countries during the conversation.
President Erdoğan stated that the forest fires were contained in Türkiye and that they were prepared to assist Greece in its fight against the forest fires.
Noting that he was pleased with the commencement of meetings between relevant institutions regarding the mechanisms and projects included in the Joint Action Plan on economic and commercial relations, President Erdoğan stressed the importance of reviving the High-Level Cooperation Council meetings.
Indicating that Afghanistan is going through a critical period once again, President Erdoğan stated that they wished for a smooth transition in Afghanistan, that the new government to be established must be inclusive and representative to reflect the diversity of the Afghan people, and thus it was encouraging to see that Taliban is holding meetings with some Republican leaders for the transition period.
President Erdoğan pointed out that if a transition period could not be established in Afghanistan, the already heavy pressure of migration would intensify further, posing a significant challenge for everyone.
Indicating that the European Union should assist the Afghan people in Afghanistan and its neighbouring countries, particularly Iran, President Erdoğan stated that if the necessary measures were not taken in Afghanistan and Iran, a new wave of migration would be inevitable and that they were holding talks with Iran on this matter and took additional border security measures together with Iran.
President Erdoğan stressed that collaboration on migration should be enhanced based on mutual understanding and interests.
President Erdoğan stated that they expected the European Union to faithfully fulfil its obligations arising from the March 18 Agreement, adding that declaring Türkiye a safe third country did not absolve international obligations and that they anticipated sincere collaboration in this area.