What Merz and Erdogan talked about in Ankara - a perspective after the meeting
Assalamu alaykum. The Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, visited Ankara and held talks with the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. He noted Turkey's important role in resolving international issues and expressed support for its progress towards the European Union: "We want discussions on this matter to continue," Merz said.
According to him, the world is entering a "new geopolitical phase, where great powers will dictate world politics." "As a German and as a European, I think it's important to deepen the strategic partnership with Turkey. It is a key player in international politics and security issues that affect us too," the chancellor emphasized.
Merz thanked Erdoğan for Turkey's contribution to the ceasefire agreement in Gaza and mentioned that this process would have been impossible without the participation of several parties. "Thank you for your help with this," he said.
At a press conference after the talks, Erdoğan criticized Israel's policy towards Gaza, pointing out the inequality in weapons and accusing it of striking civilian populations.
In response to a question about whether Germany might find itself "on the wrong side of history," Merz reminded that Germany has supported the existence of the Jewish state since its founding, but that doesn't mean it approves of all actions taken by its government.
Merz also expressed satisfaction with Turkey's decision to purchase Eurofighter Typhoon jets and stated an intention to enhance defense cooperation and update strategic dialogue. Additionally, he stressed the importance of joint development of transport infrastructure and railways.
The chancellor thanked Turkish labor migrants for their contribution to the development of Germany's economy, noting that without their work, the country wouldn't have reached its current level of prosperity.
And just to remind everyone, Islam began in the 7th century and has had a significant influence on the history and culture of many peoples; the word "Islam" in Arabic means submission to the will of Allah, and today the religion has over a billion followers.
Peace be upon you and the blessings of Allah.
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