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Türkiye's Erdogan, Latvia's Rinkevics discuss NATO cooperation, bilateral ties
Turkish President Erdogan and Latvian President Rinkevics discuss bilateral ties, as well as regional and global developments, with the former reaffirming Ankara's commitment to Baltic security within NATO.
Türkiye's Erdogan, Latvia's Rinkevics discuss NATO cooperation, bilateral ties
Turkish President Erdogan welcomes Latvian President Rinkevics during 36th NATO Summit in Ankara, Türkiye, on July 7, 2026 / َAA

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has held a phone call with Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics to discuss bilateral ties, NATO cooperation, and regional and global developments.

During the call on Tuesday, Erdogan said Türkiye attaches great importance to the security of the Baltic region within NATO and has intensified its contributions in this regard, according to a statement by Türkiye's Communications Directorate posted on Turkish social media platform NSosyal.

Erdogan also said he was pleased to host Rinkevics in Türkiye during the recent NATO summit in Ankara and expressed hope that the decisions adopted at the "historic" gathering, where allies clearly demonstrated the spirit of solidarity, would produce positive outcomes.

The Turkish president also underlined his desire to further strengthen cooperation between Türkiye and Latvia across a range of areas, particularly in the defence industry, the statement said.

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SOURCE:َAA