Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan engaged in separate telephone discussions with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev, focusing on enhancing bilateral relations, regional security, and current international matters.
During his conversation with President Aliyev, Erdoğan reiterated Türkiye’s dedication to bolstering ties with Azerbaijan, reflecting on the deep-rooted connections between the two nations. He extended his congratulations to Aliyev on the 35th anniversary of Azerbaijan’s Restoration of Independence and invited him to participate in the upcoming 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States in Ankara.
In talks with Prime Minister Radev, Erdoğan underscored Türkiye’s interest in expanding trade cooperation with Bulgaria. The leaders also addressed diplomatic strategies to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea, involving dialogue with Russia and Ukraine. Erdoğan expressed concern over a recent drone attack within Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone, offering his condolences and support in response to the incident. He invited Radev to attend the COP31 Leaders’ Summit, which is scheduled to take place on November 11–12 in Antalya, Türkiye.
The discussions highlight Türkiye’s ongoing efforts to foster regional stability and strengthen international cooperation through strategic engagements with neighboring countries.