Greece and Turkey must increase their bilateral discussions in the future, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Monday during a visit to Turkey aimed at maintaining positive momentum in ties between the two neighbours.

"We showed today that alongside our proven disagreements, we can chart a parallel page of agreements," Mr. Mitsotakis said after meeting Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara.

"Looking towards the many things that unite us, we wish to intensify our bilateral contacts in the coming period." Mr. Mitsotakis reiterated Greece's support for Turkey's EU accession "despite great difficulties... on the condition it integrates into the European acquis."

Speaking on his behalf, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that there are no unsolvable problems between Turkey and Greece and that a step towards a solution for the divided island of Cyprus would strengthen regional peace and stability.