ANKARA, Turkey—Ankara’s relations with Greece and Armenia have long been characterized by mutual animosity. But the twin earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria on Feb. 6, which left tens of thousands dead and caused widespread destruction, have led to an outpouring of solidarity from both Athens and Yerevan.
According to Turkish political analyst Talha Kose, the expressions of solidarity–which have included aid shipments and volunteer rescue teams–could pave the way for diplomatic breakthroughs with two of Turkey’s historical foes.
“The high levels of solidarity we’ve seen from both Greece and Armenia could have a positive impact on the diplomatic tracks with both countries,” Kose, who specializes in regional conflicts, told The Epoch Times….