Merz to visit Türkiye next week for key talks, Berlin announces
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to meet Turkish President Erdogan in Ankara next Thursday to discuss bilateral ties and global issues, emphasizing economic, migration, and security cooperation.
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- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 01:38 | 24 October 2025
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit Türkiye next Thursday for talks on bilateral ties and international issues, officials announced on Friday.
Deputy government spokesman Sebastian Hille said Merz will make his first official visit to Ankara on Thursday to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
"The discussions will include bilateral and foreign policy issues, as well as closer cooperation in the areas of the economy, migration, and security," Hille told a press conference in Berlin.
He emphasized that Türkiye is an important NATO ally and that Ankara and Berlin have many issues in common to discuss, including foreign policy, migration, energy, and trade.
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