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Following a difficult year in EU-Turkish relations, there are currently some signals of détente coming out of Ankara. Foreign Minister Maas wants to encourage Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu to continue and to consolidate this constructive path.
During his trip today, Foreign Minister Maas wants to reduce tensions and urge direct talks.
Germany’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union, dealing with Turkey and Europe’s refugee policy are the focus of Foreign Minister Maas’ trip to Athens.
Heiko Maas and his colleague Nikos Dendias are reaffirming their joint approach to migration and EU enlargement. Also at bilateral level, cooperation is closer than ever.
During the visit of Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias to Berlin, in addition to the reform programme, talks focused on the need for a united Europe in a crisis-ridden world.
