Today, the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The parties discussed bilateral relations, the situation in Europe and the Middle East. Zelenskyy also met with the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in Istanbul.
Zelenskyy-Erdogan meeting: focus on security
During the talks, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan focused on strengthening security cooperation. They discussed specific steps that Ukraine can take to support Turkey, in particular in the areas of expertise, technology and experience exchange.
Dialogue on Europe and the Middle East
The leaders also reviewed current events in Europe and the Middle East, discussed common challenges and opportunities for stability in the region.
Meeting with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew
During his visit to Turkey, Zelenskyy met with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in Istanbul. The details of the conversation were not disclosed, but the importance of interreligious dialogue and support for the Ukrainian community was stressed.
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