Turkey’s relations with Russia, China don’t mean turning its back on the West, Erdogan says
Summary
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey wants closer ties with Eastern countries but will not abandon its relationship with Western countries. He also emphasized the need for safe shipping in the Black Sea and hopes for a peaceful end to the war between Russia and Ukraine.Key Facts
- Erdogan attended a Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Kyrgyzstan.
- He met one-on-one with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss nuclear cooperation.
- Turkey aims to become a full member of the SCO, which includes Russia, China, India, and Iran.
- Erdogan said joining the SCO does not mean turning away from Western countries.
- Turkey maintains friendly ties with both Russia and Ukraine during the war.
- Erdogan and Putin want the Russia-Ukraine war to end peacefully as soon as possible.
- Erdogan stressed the need for a permanent system to protect commercial shipping in the Black Sea.
- Turkey brokered a grain deal in 2022 that helped move food and fertilizer from Ukrainian ports before Russia withdrew from the deal.
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