Recep Tayyip Erdogan (left) was on his first official visit to the Greek capital since 2004. Photo AFPEconomic Crisis Brings Greek-Turkish Thaw -- Time Magazine
Athens experienced a minor Turkish invasion Friday, but this one came with an invitation. Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan led a more than 300-strong delegation of Turkish officials and businessmen to Greece, for what leaders of the two nations billed as the beginning of an historic new cooperation.
"Those who write history will write that two ancient civilizations, two important actors are now embarking on a path towards peace and friendship," said Erdogan at a joint press conference with Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou, calling Greeks and Turks two peoples who have "eaten bread together."
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My Comment: Unfortunately, while many are hoping that better Turkey and Greece ties 'will yield arms reductions', the sad fact is that both sides are not ready for that big step.
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