Turkish, Azerbaijani leaders Erdoğan and Aliyev discuss bilateral ties and regional developments over phone
Turkish President Erdogan and Azerbaijani President Aliyev discussed bilateral relations, with Erdogan inviting the Azerbaijani president to a Turkic States Summit and emphasizing stronger cooperation.
- Türkiye
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 08:42 PM 21 October 2026
- Updated Date: 10:39 PM 21 October 2026
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev discussed bilateral relations and regional and global developments in a phone call on Wednesday, Türkiye's Communications Directorate said.
During the call, Erdoğan said Türkiye and Azerbaijan would further strengthen their cooperation, drawing on their bonds of brotherhood, the directorate said on US social media platform X.
Erdoğan also congratulated Aliyev on the 35th anniversary of Azerbaijan's Restoration of Independence.
The Turkish president invited Aliyev to attend the 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States, scheduled to take place in Ankara, according to the directorate.
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