Erdogan Hosts Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem

2025-09-14 03:23:46

(MENAFN) On Saturday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan received Theophilos Giannopoulos, the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem, along with his accompanying delegation at the Presidential Dolmabahce Office. The meeting included several top Turkish officials, such as Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Communications Director Burhanettin Duran, and the president’s Chief Advisor Akif Cagatay Kilic, who were present throughout the discussions.

At the end of the gathering, Erdogan and Patriarch Giannopoulos exchanged gifts, symbolizing the diplomatic significance of the encounter. However, the officials refrained from providing any additional information about the content or outcomes of the meeting.

The visit marks a rare high-level engagement between Turkish leadership and the Greek Orthodox religious authority, highlighting ongoing efforts in regional and interfaith dialogue.

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