Antalya:Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on the sidelines of the Leaders' Summit at COP31, the UN Climate Change Conference, held in Antalya. The discussions between the two leaders centered on advancing bilateral ties as well as addressing regional and global issues.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, Erdogan emphasized the significance of accelerating cooperation between Turkey and China. He highlighted several key areas for potential collaboration, including investment, energy, trade, and tourism.

Erdogan also mentioned the possibility of aligning the Middle Corridor with China's Belt and Road Initiative. He noted that the potential cooperation between these initiatives, alongside the Development Road Project, offers a significant opportunity for both nations to enhance their partnership.