Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan engaged in separate phone conversations with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev, focusing on bilateral relations and regional security. The discussions underscored Türkiye’s commitment to fostering cooperation with both nations amidst evolving international developments.
In his discussion with President Aliyev, Erdoğan emphasized the strong ties between Türkiye and Azerbaijan, reaffirming his country’s dedication to enhancing their cooperative efforts. The conversation also marked the 35th anniversary of Azerbaijan’s Restoration of Independence, with Erdoğan extending congratulations to Aliyev. Additionally, he invited the Azerbaijani leader to attend the upcoming 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States in Ankara.
During the call with Prime Minister Radev, Erdoğan articulated Türkiye’s interest in expanding trade and diplomatic collaboration with Bulgaria. A key topic was the safety of navigation in the Black Sea, which involves ongoing engagement with Russia and Ukraine. Erdoğan also expressed concerns over a recent drone attack in Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone, offering condolences and support in response to the incident. Furthermore, he extended an invitation to Radev to participate in the COP31 Leaders’ Summit scheduled for November 11–12 in Antalya, Türkiye.