Istanbul mayor visits Athens, meets Greek premier

By Tevfik Durul, Derya Gulnaz Ozcan

ATHENS (AA) – The mayor of Turkey’s metropolitan Istanbul met Greek prime minister in Athens on Tuesday.

Ekrem Imamoglu was received by Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the Maximos Mansion, the official seat of Greek prime minister.

He also held a meeting with Kostas Bakoyannis, the mayor of Athens, at the Athens City Hall.

Speaking at a joint press conference, Imamoglu said contacts between the two municipalities are important to develop historical, cultural, economic and humanitarian ties.

Bakoyannis, who visited Istanbul in March, said dialogue between the two cities is a new and good start for a common future.