In a bid to enhance regional stability and cooperation, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan engaged in separate phone calls with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev. These discussions focused on strengthening bilateral ties, regional security concerns, and international developments.
During the conversation with President Aliyev, Erdoğan reiterated Türkiye’s dedication to bolstering collaboration with Azerbaijan, emphasizing the strong historical connections between the two nations. He congratulated Aliyev on the 35th anniversary of Azerbaijan’s Restoration of Independence and extended an invitation to the 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States in Ankara.
In his dialogue with Prime Minister Radev, Erdoğan underscored Türkiye’s interest in expanding trade relations with Bulgaria. The leaders also touched upon diplomatic initiatives aimed at ensuring safe navigation in the Black Sea amidst tensions involving Russia and Ukraine. Erdoğan expressed his concern over a recent drone attack in Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone and offered his condolences and support. Additionally, he invited Radev to the upcoming COP31 Leaders’ Summit in Antalya, scheduled for November 11–12.
These discussions reflect Türkiye’s ongoing efforts to maintain and deepen its diplomatic relations with neighboring countries, addressing both economic collaboration and security challenges in the region.