A new attempt at rapprochement between Turkey and Greece is on the horizon.

As SKAI correspondent Manolis Kostidis reports from Istanbulthe Turkish president called Kyriakos Mitsotakis to congratulate him on his election victory, and the two men agreed to speak face-to-face at the NATO Summit in Vilnius in July.

THE Maxim’s announcement stated: “Telephone communication between Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis had a short conversation with the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who called him to congratulate him on assuming his duties. The Prime Minister and the President of Turkey agreed to meet at the NATO Summit to be held in Vilnius, Lithuania on July 11 and 12.”

Announcement of the Turkish presidency

On the Turkish side, the Turkish presidency issued a statement that stated:

“President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had a telephone conversation with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan congratulated Mitsotakis on his success in the elections and expressed his wishes that the new period will be beneficial for Turkey-Greece relations. During the meeting, it was mentioned that the presence of strong governments in both countries that have the reassurance of the trust of their people is an opportunity for the future of bilateral relations.

Hurriyet: Mitsotakis placed his confidant in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

At the same time, the Turkish media are commenting on the choice of Giorgos Gerapetritis to the position of foreign minister. The Turkish newspaper calls Mr Gerapetritis “the closest to Mitsotakis”. Reference is also made to former Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias, who became Minister of Defense, but also to the fact that far-right parties rose.

Great interest in Mitsotakis swearing-in

CNN Turk also makes extensive reference to the victory of ND and the swearing in of Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The report specifically mentions: “In Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis won the elections that were held for the second time in 35 days. Now Mitsotakis assumes his duties with the swearing-in ceremony and becomes prime minister for the second time. The new prime minister of Greece visited the president of the republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou and received the mandate to form the government. Kyriakos Mitsotakis officially begins his duties at this hour”.

Turkish media: Erdogan has gone on vacation

Meanwhile, Turkish media are searching for Tayyip Erdogan, who has gone to his summer palace on holiday, which is protected by a frigate and two coast guard ships

Fatih Portakal, a news presenter at Sozcu TV asked: “Where is Erdogan? Because since last Wednesday, Erdogan has been missing. After his party’s caucus, he met with the president of the Nationalist Action Party, while on Thursday the interest rate hike was announced. It’s Friday, the weekend. On our television network we said it doesn’t exist, where it is.

We were wondering if he is sick or gone on vacation. Finally we found out that the president has gone on vacation. You know in Marmaris in Okluk Bay there is a summer palace of the presidency. It is one of the most beautiful spots in the area. He is there for three days. There are 1 frigate and two ships of the coast guard at this particular point and they do not allow anyone to enter the Gulf of Okluk”.

Kilicdaroglu, despite his defeat, remains in the presidency of his party

At the same time, after 12 defeats, Kemal Kilicdaroglu remains in the presidency of his party to lead “the ship to the next port” which is the local elections.

As Fatih Portakal, a news presenter at Sozcu TV, reported: “Kemal Kilicdaroglu is showing signs that he will remain in the presidency of his party and there are some who support this.”

Like the mayor of Smyrna, Tunsts Sawyer, who emphasized: “Our president basically said it. As the captain I have the responsibility to guide the boat to the port. As a port, I understand the local elections. And this is the right thing.”