Erdogan met separately with Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan and Ukrainian President Zelenskiy in New York
Quick Look
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan discussed Turkey-Armenia relations, bilateral trade and transport normalization, Azerbaijan-Armenia peace process and COP31 Leaders Summit invitation with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in New York within the scope of the 81st General Assembly of the United Nations, and discussed Turkey-Ukraine relations, the course of the Ukraine-Russia War, permanent peace efforts and Black Sea security with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. met.
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Why It Matters
Relations between Türkiye and Armenia have historically been tense, and normalization efforts have been ongoing in recent years. Although the Ukraine-Russia War started in 2022, it has always remained on the agenda on international platforms and Türkiye plays an active role in maintaining dialogue with the conflict parties.
During President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's reception with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, contacts between Türkiye and Armenia and regional and global issues were discussed.
The Presidency's Directorate of Communications made a statement regarding President Erdoğan's reception with Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan, who is in New York on the occasion of the 81st General Assembly of the United Nations (UN).
According to AA news, contacts between Türkiye and Armenia and regional and global issues were discussed at the meeting.
During the meeting, President Erdoğan stated that they support the normalization process in the fields of bilateral trade and transportation between Türkiye and Armenia, and that it is important to continue the positive momentum in relations.
Erdoğan stated that, as Türkiye, they welcome the mutual steps taken in the peace process between Azerbaijan and Armenia.
While President Erdogan said that the developing cooperation with Armenia in international organizations contributed to the normalization process, he also invited Pashinyan to the COP31 Leaders Summit to be held in Türkiye.
At the reception, President Erdoğan was accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan.
MEETING WITH ZELENSKY
During President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Türkiye-Ukraine bilateral relations, the course of the Ukraine-Russia War and regional issues were discussed.
The Presidency's Directorate of Communications made a statement regarding the meeting of President Erdoğan, who was in New York for the 81st General Assembly of the United Nations (UN), with Ukrainian President Zelenskiy.
Accordingly, during the meeting, the leaders discussed Türkiye-Ukraine bilateral relations, the course of the Ukraine-Russia War and regional issues.
During the meeting, President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye is always ready to do its best to end the Ukrainian-Russian War with permanent peace, and that its efforts will continue to revive direct negotiations.
Erdoğan stated that it is necessary to take steps regarding navigation security in the Black Sea, that the attack on commercial ships cannot be explained, and that they expect responsible behavior from the parties.
President Erdoğan said that they will continue to take steps to develop Türkiye-Ukraine relations, and that increasing cooperation in many areas, especially energy, mining and defense industry, will be beneficial for the two countries.
President Erdoğan was accompanied at the meeting by Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan, MİT President İbrahim Kalın, Presidential Communications Director Burhanettin Duran, Presidential Defense Industry President Haluk Görgün, Presidential Foreign Policy and Security Chief Advisor Akif Çağatay Kılıç and Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Security and Foreign Policies Board Ambassador Çağrı Erhan.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Progress will be made in the bilateral trade and transportation normalization process between Türkiye and Armenia.
Likely · Within months
Direct negotiations supported by Türkiye may be initiated in the context of the Ukrainian-Russian War.
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- What is the timeline of the Türkiye-Armenia trade and transportation normalization process?
- Who are the other countries participating in the COP31 Leaders Summit?
- What are the scope and terms of proposed direct negotiations for the Ukrainian-Russian War?
