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Tayyip Erdogan- "I can't achieve anything if I fail to enhance my friendship with my next-door neighbour" (Photo: European Commission)

Landmark visit by Turkish prime minister to Greece

Marking the first official visit by a Turkish prime minister to Greece in 16 years, Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Athens yesterday (6 May) for talks with his Greek counterpart Costas Karamanlis.

The Turkish bid for EU membership, trade, and the future of Cyprus are set to be the main points on the agenda.

Despite last month's failure of the referendum on the reunification of Cyprus - a major issue of disagreement between Greece and Turkey - the two leaders have signalled that they a...

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Tayyip Erdogan- "I can't achieve anything if I fail to enhance my friendship with my next-door neighbour" (Photo: European Commission)

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