Athens committed to Greek-Turkish friendship, PM says in tweet

Athens is committed to Greek-Turkish friendship “which can only be based on mutual respect, international law, respect for international treaties and the territorial integrity of the two countries,” a message posted on Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras's official Twitter account said Thursday.

The tweet included two images from Tsipras's meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at Maximos Mansion.

We are committed in the Greek-Turkish friendship which can only be based on mutual respect, international law, respect for international treaties and the territorial integrity of the two countries. pic.twitter.com/kbpWeV0VTy

— Alexis Tsipras (@tsipras_eu) December 7, 2017