Greece ‘to support’ Turkey’s candidate for IMO leadership in blow to Cyprus

‘Earthquake diplomacy’ and UN voting deal sees traditional rivals aligning over maritime regulator

Greek foreign minister Nikos Dendias (left) with Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu in Brussels on Monday. Greece has agreed to back Turkey’s candidate for leadership of the IMO. — Greek foreign minister Nikos Dendias (left) with Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu in Brussels on Monday. Greece has agreed to back Turkey’s candidate for leadership of the IMO.Photo: Twitter

Julian Bray

London

Published 20 March 2023, 16:27Updated 22 March 2023, 11:24

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