Newly re-elected Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is visiting breakaway Turkish-held northern Cyprus on Monday, according to Turkish media report.
During his one-day visit, he is scheduled to hold a meeting with leaders of the illegal regime in the breakaway per of Cyprus whish s divide since a 1974 invasion.
Erdoğan aims to convey important messages pertaining to Ankara’s policy on the Cyprus problem and Turkey’s roadmap in the Eastern Mediterranean.
This is Erdogan’s inaugural abroad visit after the recent election.
Subsequently, on Tuesday, June 13, Erdoğan will visit Azerbaijan, where he will meet with his counterpart, President Ilham Aliyev.
The primary focus of their meeting will be to explore avenues for enhancing cooperation along the Ankara-Baku line.
Erdogan and Aliyev will also discuss the progress made in the Azerbaijan-Armenia dialogue process. They will send messages related to ensuring lasting peace and stability in the Caucasus.
