‘My friend Kyriakos, we don’t threaten you, if you don’t threaten us’

In an exclusive interview with Kathimerini, 24 hours prior to his scheduled arrival in Athens, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addressed a range of issues concerning Greek-Turkish relations, highlighting his vision for a "new page" in bilateral ties based on a "win-win" formula.

"My friend Kyriakos, we don't threaten you, if you don't threaten us," is the message Erdogan says he will convey to the Greek prime minister during their meeting on Thursday, emphasizing that "no challenge is insurmountable through dialogue grounded in mutual goodwill."

Regarding the prospect of reaching an agreement on referring the continental shelf issue to the International Court of Justice, Erdogan expresses the opinion that any potential appeal should encompass additional matters.

"There are many interconnected problems that need to be solved in addition to the continental...