Turkish interior minister meets Greek shipping minister for enhanced cooperation

Discussions between Ali Yerlikaya, Christos Stylianidis include joint efforts against irregular migration in Aegean Sea, strengthening communication between coast guard authorities

By Alperen Aktas

ANKARA (AA) - Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya on Thursday met with Christos Stylianidis, Greece’s minister of shipping and island policy, in the capital Ankara to strengthen cooperation between the two countries.

"During the meeting between the two delegations, views were exchanged on strengthening the cooperation between the two countries within the framework of the responsibilities of the two ministries," Yerlikaya said on X.

He stressed: "Ways of cooperation between the two countries for the joint fight against irregular migration in the Aegean Sea and migrant smuggling were discussed.

"Additionally, the issue of strengthening cooperation and communication between the Turkish-Greek Coast Guard authorities was evaluated," he added.

Stylianidis also paid a courtesy visit to the Turkish Coast Guard Command.

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