Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reaffirmed the strength of ties between Türkiye and Azerbaijan, saying attempts to undermine their close relationship will fail.
Speaking to reporters on his return from Azerbaijan on Monday, President Erdogan described Ankara and Baku as brotherly states united by shared history, friendship and solidarity.
He said those seeking to drive a wedge between the two nations had failed to understand the deep bonds and mutual affection between their peoples.
Recalling his meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Erdogan said he had warmly embraced his counterpart, underlining the strength of their relationship.
Türkiye ready to host Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul
Turning to the war between Russia and Ukraine, Erdogan said Türkiye was pursuing intensive diplomatic efforts to bring the conflict to a complete end.
He welcomed US President Donald Trump’s peace efforts and said Ankara supported initiatives aimed at ending the war.
The Turkish president also reiterated that Türkiye was ready to host another round of negotiations between Moscow and Kiev in Istanbul, expressing hope that diplomatic efforts would produce a peaceful resolution.
Erdogan warns against renewed attacks on Iran
On regional tensions, the Turkish president said Ankara did not want to see another wave of attacks against Iran or further destabilisation across the region.
He stressed Türkiye’s opposition to developments that could trigger renewed hostilities and deepen instability.
COP31 agenda puts climate justice in focus
Addressing the UN climate summit COP31, which opened in Antalya on Monday, Erdogan called for concrete action to protect the environment and tackle climate change.
“The world is our home, and we have no right to pollute it. In Antalya, we will discuss concrete steps to secure humanity's shared future,” he said.
He said Türkiye attached particular importance to climate justice, adding that the summit would focus on green industrialisation, resilient cities, raising awareness and climate action.
Erdogan restates Türkiye’s position on Cyprus
On Cyprus, Erdogan reiterated Ankara’s position that the island is home to two separate peoples and two separate states.
“Our position on Cyprus is absolutely clear. It is time to accept the reality that there are two separate peoples and two separate states on the island,” he said.
