In a bid to reinforce regional security and strengthen bilateral ties, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan engaged in separate phone discussions with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev. These conversations focused on enhancing cooperation among the nations and addressing pressing international and regional matters.
During his call with President Aliyev, Erdoğan emphasized Türkiye’s dedication to bolstering its partnership with Azerbaijan, underscoring the deep-rooted relations between the two countries. He extended his congratulations to Aliyev on the 35th anniversary of Azerbaijan’s Restoration of Independence and invited him to the upcoming 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States, set to take place in Ankara.
In dialogue with Prime Minister Radev, Erdoğan expressed Türkiye’s interest in expanding trade relations with Bulgaria. He also touched upon efforts to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea, engaging Russia and Ukraine to maintain stability in the region. Erdoğan conveyed his concern over a recent drone attack in Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone, offering condolences and expressing solidarity with Bulgaria.
Moreover, Erdoğan extended an invitation to Prime Minister Radev to attend the COP31 Leaders’ Summit, which is scheduled for November 11–12 in Antalya, Türkiye, highlighting the ongoing diplomatic engagement between the two nations.