Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan engaged in discussions with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev, focusing on regional security and bilateral cooperation. In a series of telephone conversations, Erdoğan reaffirmed Türkiye’s commitment to enhancing its relations with Azerbaijan and Bulgaria, emphasizing mutual interests and regional stability.
During his conversation with President Aliyev, Erdoğan highlighted the strong historical ties between Türkiye and Azerbaijan. He congratulated Aliyev on the 35th anniversary of Azerbaijan’s Restoration of Independence and extended an invitation to attend the 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States in Ankara. This gesture underscored Türkiye’s intention to deepen its strategic partnership with Azerbaijan.
In talks with Prime Minister Radev, Erdoğan expressed Türkiye’s interest in boosting trade relations with Bulgaria. The discussion also included diplomatic efforts aimed at ensuring safe navigation in the Black Sea, a region affected by tensions due to Russia and Ukraine’s engagement. Erdoğan conveyed his condolences and concern regarding a recent drone attack in Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone, underscoring the importance of security cooperation.
In addition to regional security matters, Erdoğan invited Radev to participate in the upcoming COP31 Leaders’ Summit in Antalya, Türkiye, scheduled for November 11–12. This invitation reflects Türkiye’s broader diplomatic outreach and commitment to international collaboration on pressing global issues.