Erdogan: Turkey supports Euro-Atlantic integration of Ukraine

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Ankara continues to support Kyiv’s goal of integration into Euro-Atlantic structures.

“We continue to support Ukraine’s goal of integration into Euro-Atlantic institutions. During our negotiations today (with Vladimir Zelensky), we discussed in detail the issues on the agenda of our bilateral relations”the Turkish leader said in a press statement in Istanbul.

He added that the Turkish side is satisfied that bilateral trade is at a stable rate, the volume of which the parties agreed to increase to $10 billion.

Erdogan added that many Turkish companies are working in this area and Ankara strongly supports the restoration of Ukraine.

Earlier on Friday, Erdogan said Turkey confirms its readiness to hold peace talks with the participation of Russia and Ukraine. He also recalled that in 2022, the Turkish diplomatic initiative to resolve this conflict did not bring results.