Greek-Turkish migration cooperation talks scheduled for November

A long-awaited technical meeting between officials from Greece's port authorities and Turkey's coast guard is set to take place on November 12 on the island of Chios, following an earlier postponement due to heightened tensions between the two nations.

The meeting aims to boost cooperation in the Aegean Sea, focusing on combating human trafficking and improving communication between local authorities.

Greek officials emphasized the importance of stronger coordination, especially in light of the growing migration challenges.

A senior official noted that vessels departing from Turkey can reach Greek islands like Symi in as little as nine minutes, underscoring the need for faster and more direct collaboration between the two countries' maritime forces.

This meeting comes at a time of increasing migration pressure, following a tragic shipwreck off the coast...