At a recent EU summit in Brussels, Mitsotakis raised alarms about Imamoglu's arrest, citing it as an example of democratic backsliding in Turkey.

Mitsotakis has emphasized that Turkey, as a candidate for EU membership, must adhere to the framework established by the European Council for closer relations with the EU.

The political climate complicates the organization of a meeting between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Tayyip Recep Erdogan, although reports suggest it may take place on April 8, 2025.

This upcoming meeting is part of ongoing efforts to improve relations between Greece and Turkey, both NATO allies, which have been in progress since December 2023.

Despite unresolved issues such as territorial disputes and migration, both nations appear committed to fostering a constructive relationship rather than confrontation.

The postponement of the meeting affects the Greece-Turkey High-Level Council for Cooperation, which aims to enhance relations despite ongoing territorial disputes.

Organizing the Supreme Council for Cooperation has become challenging due to recent developments; however, foreign ministers may address this at the NATO summit in Brussels in early April.

The issue of cooperation between the two countries is likely to be revisited by their foreign ministers during the NATO foreign ministers' summit.

Greece has expressed concern over the political situation in Turkey, particularly following the arrest of Istanbul's opposition mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, which was labeled 'worrying' by government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis.

Mitsotakis has reiterated Greece's commitment to maintaining calm in the Aegean and the Eastern Mediterranean while continuing political dialogue and soft diplomacy initiatives.

Mitsotakis and Erdogan have previously met several times to emphasize dialogue and de-escalation, with their last official meeting occurring at the UN General Assembly in New York.

Relations between Greece and Turkey have improved significantly over the past two years, following heightened tensions from 2020 to 2021 over maritime boundaries and energy exploration.