The key facts

  • Erdoğan's meeting with Bećirović and Komšić took place in Antalya on the sidelines of the COP31 summit
  • Turkey reaffirmed its support for the territorial integrity and constitutional order of Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Ankara announced its continued support for the Althea mission and the expansion of trade and investment cooperation

Meeting in Antalya on the Sidelines of the Climate Summit

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met in Antalya on Wednesday with the Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denis Bećirović, and Presidency member Željko Komšić. The leaders of Bosnia and Herzegovina are in Antalya to attend the COP31 summit of heads of state.

What the Parties Discussed

According to the official statement of the Directorate of Communications of Turkey, the meeting covered bilateral relations as well as regional and global issues. Erdoğan said that Turkey values the friendship of all three constituent peoples of Bosnia and Herzegovina and will continue to support the country's territorial integrity, sovereignty, and constitutional order.

Support for the Althea Mission and the Economy

Erdoğan also stated that Turkey will maintain its support for the EU-led Althea mission and emphasized Ankara's readiness to expand cooperation with Bosnia and Herzegovina in various areas, primarily in trade and investment.