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Germany's Merz sees Turkey as close partner to EU Germany's Merz sees Turkey as close partner to EU Published on 10/30/2025 at 01:45 pm GMT Reuters Share ANKARA (Reuters) -German Chancellor Friedrich Merz sees Turkey as a close partner to the European Union and wants to develop bilateral economic relations, including in the transport sector, he said on his first visit to the country. "I personally, and the German government, see Turkey as a close partner of the European Union. We want to continue smoothing the way to Europe," said Merz at a news conference with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan. He said the two had spoken about migration and wanted to make further progress on the repatriation of failed asylum seekers. (Reporting by Andreas Rinke in Ankara and Madeline Chambers in Berlin; Editing by Sarah MarshWriting by Madeline Chambers and Sarah Marsh) © Reuters - 2025 Share

Türkiye-Finland dialogues deepen: Erdogan, Stubb hold key phone ... President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a phone call with Finnish President Alexander Stubb, during which the two leaders discussed bilateral relations alongside regional and global developments, theTurkish Presidency’s Directorate of Communicationssaid Wednesday. Erdogan said Türkiye and Finland are working to increase their bilateral trade volume and expressed Ankara’s intention to further strengthen ties with additional steps in the coming period. Highlighting Türkiye’s continued efforts to help conclude the Russia–Ukraine war through diplomatic means, Erdogan said Türkiye remains committed to supporting a successful peace process. He underscored that the Istanbul talks have already demonstrated their effectiveness as a functional diplomatic platform for negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow. Erdogan stated that Türkiye is closely following the implementation of the cease-fire in Gaza. He emphasized that permanent peace in the region can only be achieved through a two-state solution and added that Finland’s recognition of the State of Palestine would be a welcome and positive development. The call also include…

Fidan reaffirms Turkiye's EU membership bid, calls for fair enlargement ... Turkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan reiterated the country’s steadfast commitment to joining the European Union during a meeting with European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos in Istanbul on July 25. Fidan emphasized the urgent need for a credible, merit-based enlargement policy, highlighting the importance of objective criteria for the accession of candidate countries, reads a Daily Sabah report. Following the discussions, the two leaders issued a joint statement, underscoring the significance of Turkiye’s candidate status and its constructive role in promoting stability and prosperity in the wider region. Fidan and Kos stressed that Turkiye's integration into the EU would benefit both parties by fostering regional peace, economic growth, and closer ties across various sectors. Fidan and Kos agreed to advance collaborative efforts on several strategic issues, including trade, energy, transport, and digitalization. Both sides committed to deepening cooperation in these areas, particularly within the framework of the EU’s Black Sea strategy and projects that link Europe to Central Asia. The two off…

Thank you to our #NATO Ally Türkiye for hosting this summit at a pivotal moment for our Alliance. As we continue our support for Ukraine & navigate crises in the Middle East, Germany remains firmly committed to strengthening our security & defence cooperation & economic ties.

"Türkiye and North Macedonia are two friendly countries that directly ... Presidency Of The Republic Of Turkey 28.02.2025 Speaking at a joint press conference with Prime Minister Mickoski of North Macedonia, President Erdoğan said: "We, together with our NATO ally North Macedonia, are two friendly countries that directly contribute to peace and stability in the Balkans. Over the past 30 years, our relations have become as strong as the Stone Bridge in Skopje." President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski of North Macedonia held a joint press conference at Dolmabahçe Presidential Office in Istanbul. Noting that they discussed ways to further deepen the bilateral relations between Türkiye and North Macedonia, President Erdoğan said: "With the joint declaration we have just signed, we established the mechanism of the High Level Cooperation Council. Inshallah, I would like to visit Skopje for the first meeting of our council in the upcoming period." "The steps that can be taken to improve the commercial and economic relations between our countries constituted an important part of our talks today. Our companies are successfully continuing…

Turkey and Germany Discuss NATO, EU and Mediation for ... - Факти World » Turkey and Germany Discuss NATO, EU and Mediation for Peace in Ukraine Turkey and Germany Discuss NATO, EU and Mediation for Peace in Ukraine Meeting of Foreign Ministers Fidan and Vaddeful Marks New Stage in Bilateral Relations Nov 28, 2025 14:19 635 Eli Stoanova Author at Fakti.bg The Foreign Ministers of Turkey and Germany, Hakan Fidan and Johann Vaddeful, met today in Berlin, just six weeks after their previous meeting in Ankara and the visit of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to Turkey. The topics of the talks included cooperation in NATO, the possibilities for a peaceful settlement of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Turkey's membership in the European Union and the development of trade and economic relations, BTA reports. At the joint press conference, Vaddeful reaffirmed Germany's support for Turkey's European integration and stressed the importance of the Copenhagen criteria related to the rule of law. "Germany wants to play a key role in moving forward on this issue and is ready to support Turkey on its path to Brussels," he added. Fidan said Turkey was ready to meet the membership criteri…

Turkish-German cooperation 'indispensable' for European security ... President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Thursday that Turkish-German cooperation with strong foundations and multilayered relationship networks is "indispensable" for the security of Europe and neighboring regions, following his meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. "Strong foundations and the multilayered relationship network of Turkish-German cooperation is indispensable for the security of Europe and our neighboring geographies. We have confirmed this once again today," Erdogan stated during a joint press conference following Merz's visit. Erdogan welcomed Merz and his delegation to Türkiye, saying, "Chancellor Merz, as chancellor, is making his first visit to our country. I am very pleased to host you. On behalf of all of us, I welcome you." "In today's talks, as two close NATO allies, we addressed our bilateral relations and international issues on the basis of our common interests. We also expressed our expectations regarding full EU membership, which we see as a strategic target," Erdogan stated. "Türkiye's determined will on this matter deserves a proper response from the union. If Türkiye receiv…

Erdoğan, Merz discuss bilateral ties and NATO summit agenda Home Türkiye Erdoğan, Merz discuss bilateral ties and NATO summit agenda Erdoğan, Merz discuss bilateral ties and NATO summit agenda Yenişafak English AA 15:45, 29/06/2026 , Monday U: Update: 15:45, 29/06/2026 , Monday AA See Yeni Şafak News More Often: Click and Add to Favorites on Google! Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) and Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz (L) President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held a phone call to discuss bilateral relations, regional and global issues. Erdoğan stressed the importance of mutual steps to strengthen ties and expressed Türkiye’s expectation of a “strong commitment” at the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz held a phone call on Monday, during which they discussed regional and global issues as well as bilateral relations, Türkiye’s Communications Directorate said. Erdoğan stated that Türkiye aims to strengthen its relations with Germany and emphasised the importance of continuing to take mutual steps towards this goal. NATO summit expectations and Ukraine Erdoğan added …

Erdogan, al Sharaa discuss strengthening Türkiye-Syria cooperation during Ankara summit https://www.europesays.com/iran/196807/ During the meeting, Erdogan said efforts to strengthen cooperation between Türkiye and Syria would continue to intensify and…

Germany backs Türkiye's role in European security after high-level ... German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius praised Türkiye's significant contribution to European security following talks on Wednesday with his Turkish counterpart Yasar Guler in Berlin. The ministers discussed the latest developments in Ukraine and Syria, bilateral defence cooperation and preparations for the upcoming NATO summit during meetings at the defence ministry headquarters. “Germany values Türkiye as an important ally that makes an essential contribution to European security,” Pistorius said in a ministry statement. “Turkish armed forces contribute significantly to securing the alliance's southern flank.” Pistorius emphasised shared interests between the NATO partners and said bilateral defence cooperation should be further strengthened beyond existing alliance frameworks. “Germany and Türkiye have well-established security and defence relations within the alliance. Moreover, we want to further strengthen our bilateral cooperation with Ankara,” he said. The ministers also discussed agenda items for NATO's Ankara summit in July, the statement said. The summit will address the alliance's comprehensiv…

Turkish, German leaders discuss ties, NATO, Ukraine in phone call President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone call with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to discuss bilateral ties as well as regional and global developments, Türkiye's Communi...

Germany hails Türkiye as strategic ally in push for regional stability at Ankara summit https://www.europesays.com/germany/50937/ Related Defence, trade and NATO cooperation According to Türkiye’s Communications Directorate, Erdogan and Merz discussed bilateral relations, NATO-Europe…

Erdoğan, Merz review NATO summit priorities in latest phone call Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a telephone conversation with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, during which the two sides discussed bilateral relations as well as regional and international issues. The leaders reviewed the current state of Turkish-German relations and exchanged views on key items on the international agenda,Caliber.Azreports viaTurkish media. Erdoğan stressed that Ankara is interested in further developing cooperation with Berlin and expects continued mutual steps to strengthen bilateral ties. A particular focus of the conversation was the upcoming NATO summit. The Turkish leader expressed hope for strengthening Europe’s defence capabilities within the alliance and maintaining strong transatlantic ties. Commenting on regional security, Erdoğan also emphasised the need to resume diplomatic efforts between Russia and Ukraine. He said Türkiye continues to work toward restarting negotiations and achieving lasting peace. By Jeyhun Aghazada

German Chancellor Merz urges deeper cooperation between ... Ankara, 30 October 2025 Press conference by Federal Chancellor Merz and President Erdoğan in Ankara Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz travelled to Türkiye for his inaugural visit. In the joint press conference with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the Chancellor called for making even better use of the enormous potential of German-Turkish relations. During his inaugural visit to Türkiye, Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz was received with military honours by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. In the joint press conference in Ankara, the Chancellor stressed: “Our partnership is valuable; it is uniquely broad and deep.” Chancellor Merz urged that the enormous potential of German-Turkish relations be used even more effectively. There are compelling reasons for this: “We are entering a new geopolitical phase, one shaped by the policies of great powers,” said the Chancellor. A key conclusion for him, he continued, is: “As Germans and as Europeans, we must expand our strategic partnerships—and there is no way around a good and deepened partnership with Türkiye.” Key takeaways: Strategic dialogue resumed: Berlin and Ankara w…

Turkish and German foreign ministers discuss Syria, Gaza, and Ukraine ... Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock held discussions Tuesday on pressing international developments, including the situations in Syria, Gaza, and Ukraine. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the NATO Foreign Ministers Meeting in Brussels, according to the Turkish Foreign Ministry. Germany’s Foreign Ministry emphasized Türkiye’s strategic importance in addressing regional crises, calling the country “a key player in the region” in a post on X, formerly Twitter. The statement underscored the “central role” Türkiye plays in Syria and highlighted the need to prioritize the protection of civilians and minorities. Fidan’s participation in the NATO meeting extended to the North Atlantic Council Foreign Ministers Working Session, part of the two-day gathering of alliance leaders in Belgium’s capital on Dec. 3-4. The talks occurred amid a backdrop of escalating violence in Syria. Clashes between Assad regime forces and anti-regime armed groups intensified recently in the outskirts of Aleppo province. Between Nov. 27-30, anti-regime groups made rapid territoria…

Erdogan, Merz discuss defense cooperation, NATO-Europe ties, Iran during Ankara summit talks https://www.europesays.com/people/144441/ Diyar Guldogan and Gizem Nisa Demir 08 July 2026•Update: 08 July 2026 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and…