Abu dhabi: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to visit the United Arab Emirates and Ethiopia next week for discussions on enhancing cooperation and addressing regional and global developments, according to the country's communications chief, Burhanettin Duran.

According to Anadolu Agency, Erdogan will meet with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday in Abu Dhabi. The discussions between the leaders are expected to focus on steps to expand cooperation between Trkiye and the UAE. The meeting will also address developments in the region and on a worldwide scale.

Following his visit to the UAE, Erdogan will travel to Addis Ababa on Tuesday at the invitation of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali. During his visits, several agreements and documents, whose negotiations have been completed, are expected to be signed, marking a significant step in bilateral relations between Trkiye and the respective countries.