15.09.2025 20:01
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held critical meetings with the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Somalia, Syria, and Qatar during his visit to Qatar for the Extraordinary Summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the Arab League. In these meetings, President Erdoğan raised the issue of Israel's attacks and blockade on Gaza.
In Qatar for the Extraordinary Summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the Arab League, President Erdoğan met with the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Somalia, Syria, and Qatar, bringing up Israel's attacks and blockade on Gaza.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan continues his contacts at the Extraordinary Summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation-Arab League held in Qatar.
STRONG REACTION TO ISRAEL'S ATTACK ON DOHA
Speaking at the summit, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reacted to Israel's attack on Doha, stating, "We are aware that we have the means to stop Israel. It is essential for us to reach a level of self-sufficiency in certain areas." Erdoğan also mentioned that Turkey is ready to share its experiences in the defense field.
HE MET WITH A LARGE NUMBER OF LEADERS
President Erdoğan also held meetings with a large number of leaders. In his discussions, Erdoğan did not let the issue of Israel's attacks and blockade on Gaza fall off the agenda and also touched upon the bilateral relations of the countries.
CRITICAL CONTACT WITH SAUDI ARABIA'S PRINCE
One of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's meetings was with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman.
In the meeting, regional and global issues were discussed, as well as Turkey-Saudi Arabia bilateral relations. President Erdoğan stated that the increasing Israeli aggression is unacceptable, that Israel must be held accountable for its actions in front of the law, and that Turkey will continue to stand by the countries targeted by Israeli aggression. He expressed that Turkey will resolutely continue its efforts to ensure an urgent ceasefire in Gaza and to deliver humanitarian aid.
GAZZA WAS ON THE AGENDA IN THE MEETING WITH THE SOMALI LEADER
In his meeting with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Erdoğan addressed regional and global developments. He stated that the humanitarian situation in Gaza, targeted by Israel, has worsened, that the international community must raise its voice for uninterrupted access to aid for Palestine, and that Turkey has been striving to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza since day one. President Erdoğan emphasized the importance of increasing sanctions against Israel during this process, noting that steps taken, especially in the economic field, could yield results.
HE DISCUSSED THE DEVELOPMENT ROAD PROJECT WITH THE IRAQI PRIME MINISTER
In his meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiya al-Sudani, President Erdoğan stated that cooperation in the fight against terrorism with Iraq will continue, that they are working to strengthen relations between Turkey and Iraq in many areas, especially energy, and that the Development Road Project aims to enhance relations between the two countries.
EMPHASIS ON SDF IN THE MEETING WITH SHARA
Another leader President Erdoğan met with was Syrian President Ahmed Shara. The meeting addressed Turkey-Syria bilateral relations and regional issues.
President Erdoğan expressed that Shara's participation in the United Nations General Assembly meeting is of historical importance, that Turkey will continue to support Syria, and that they are working to improve bilateral relations. He noted that Turkey is following steps to bring together different elements in Syria and that it is important to maintain Syria's unity and integrity and for the SDF to adhere to the March 10 agreement.
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and National Intelligence Organization President İbrahim Kalın accompanied President Erdoğan during the meeting.