Bilateral relations and regional issues were discussed during the meetings held within the scope of COP31
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The COP31 summit held in Antalya creates a platform for climate change and international diplomatic contacts.
According to the statement made by the Presidency's Directorate of Communications, Erdoğan received Pashinyan within the scope of the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) of the United Nations (UN) Framework Convention on Climate Change held in Antalya.
During the meeting, where the normalization process of Turkey-Armenia bilateral relations and regional issues were discussed, Erdogan noted that the ongoing normalization process between Türkiye and Armenia continues with constructive moves, and some symbolic but important steps have been taken.
Erdoğan stated that, as Türkiye, they closely follow and support the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
PRESIDENT ERDOĞAN RECEIVED HAN ZHENG
President Erdoğan also received Chinese Vice President Han Zheng.
The Presidency's Directorate of Communications made a statement regarding Erdogan's reception with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng within the scope of the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) of the United Nations (UN) Framework Convention on Climate Change, held in Antalya.
Accordingly, bilateral relations between Türkiye and China, regional and global issues were discussed during the reception.
During the meeting, President Erdoğan stated that it is important to accelerate the cooperation between Turkey and China, that they can develop relations in many areas, especially investments, energy, trade and tourism, and that he is determined to take the necessary steps for this.
Erdoğan stated that the Middle Corridor and the Belt and Road Initiative can be harmonized, and that the cooperation potential that emerges when considered together with the Development Road Project is an important opportunity for countries.
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who was in Antalya for the COP31 Leaders Summit. During the meeting, the normalization process between the two countries and the Azerbaijan-Armenia peace process were evaluated.
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