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Exploratory talks kick off between Greece and Turkey, Greece and France sign deal on Rafale jets

On Monday, neighbors Greece and Turkey began the 61st round of exploratory talks - after a five year hiatus - that aim to settle maritime disputes. The resumption of talks follows a year of tensions in the Aegean and the Eastern Mediterranean that brought Greece and Turkey to the verge of military confrontation last summer. On Monday, Greece also signed an important agreement with France for the purchase of 18 Rafale jets, and French defense minister Florency Parly noted the mutual interest in a strategic partnership.

Vice Admiral Alexandros Diakopoulos, who previously served as national security adviser to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and Tom Ellis, the editor-in-chief of Kathimerini English edition, join The Greek Current to discuss the exploratory talks and the France-Greece relationship.

You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: 

Next Greek-Turkish meeting expected in March

Exploratory talks, support and objections

Ex-PM Samaras tells Kathimerini deterrence is key to dealing with Turkey

France unwavering regarding respect of international law, Parly tells Kathimerini

HRW calls for transparency over lead contamination at Lesvos migrant camp

Lesbos refugee site is contaminated with lead, says Human Rights Watch

Informal summit likely in first week of March, FM says

Cyprus solution an EU priority foreign minister says

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