Antalya:Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held several meetings on the sidelines of COP31, the UN climate conference, in Antalya. His discussions included bilateral relations and regional issues with various global leaders.
According to Anadolu Agency – English, Erdogan met with Democratic Republic of the Congo President Felix Antoine Tshisekedi to discuss the development of partnerships across trade, transportation, and defense. Erdogan emphasized Trkiye's support for Congo's territorial integrity and the goal of achieving lasting stability.
Furthermore, Erdogan met with Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili, focusing on bilateral relations and regional concerns. Erdogan highlighted Georgia as an important trading partner and the ongoing efforts to enhance cooperation mechanisms involving Trkiye, Georgia, and Azerbaijan.
In his meeting with Sudan's Transitional Sovereignty Council Chairman Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Erdogan reiterated the importance of strengthening bilateral ties, particularly in the defense, investment, and agriculture sectors. He also expressed support for Sudan's unity and the "Sudan Peace Initiative."
Erdogan's dialogue with Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibeh covered regional issues and bilateral relations, with Erdogan vowing to bolster support for Libya's stability.
Additionally, Turkish and Somali presidents discussed the expansion of cooperation in defense and energy, with Erdogan affirming Trkiye's commitment to Somalia's peace and stability.
Erdogan also engaged with Republic of Congo President Denis Sassou Nguesso on bilateral and regional matters, emphasizing cooperation in trade and investment and the importance of biodiversity protection in the Congo Basin.
The Turkish president's meeting with Iraqi President Nizar Amedi focused on the Development Road Project, energy cooperation, and the pursuit of a "Terror-Free Region."
Lastly, Erdogan met with Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, with discussions attended by key Turkish officials, marking a continued effort to strengthen international relations during the summit.