Turkey, Greece Disagree Over Agenda of Exploratory Talks
- Dispute casts pall on potential for the talks’ success
- Attempt to expand agenda could be deal-breaker for Athens
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Turkey and Greece are struggling to agree on an agenda for talks next week meant to defuse years of conflict over sovereignty and energy rights, casting a pall on the potential for success.
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu accused Athens of trying to limit the scope of the talks and undermine the process for a thaw. While Ankara wants to discuss a range of outstanding issues between the Mediterranean rivals, Athens has repeatedly said it wants to stick to one subject: maritime boundaries, with its implication for offshore energy resources.