Presidential Visit to Kiev by Turkey's Leader Remains Unconfirmed, According to the Ambassador
In a series of diplomatic moves, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is anticipated to visit Kyiv soon, following a personal invitation from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The planned visit, which would be Erdoğan's second since the Russia-Ukraine conflict began in February 2022, is currently in the works, although some logistical or political challenges remain to be resolved.
Ukrainian Ambassador Nariman Dzhelyal to Türkiye has confirmed the intention and efforts to schedule this visit. He mentioned that the visit "requires significant effort" due to various obstacles but is being pursued earnestly, with the ratification of a free trade agreement as a key agenda item.
Turkish government sources have neither officially confirmed nor denied the visit, but media outlets citing diplomatic sources expect it imminently—potentially within days. The planned visit would follow Erdoğan's previous visit to Ukraine in August 2022, during which he met Zelenskyy and pledged assistance for Ukraine’s recovery.
Despite reports suggesting that discussions during the talks may include Ankara's efforts for a peaceful resolution to the war in Ukraine, there is currently no official confirmation regarding the specific topics to be discussed.
However, it is worth noting that Jalal later stated that the information about Erdoğan's visit is not accurate. He also mentioned that Turkish media has distorted the information about his comments regarding Erdoğan's visit.
In summary, multiple reputable sources, including Ukrainian diplomatic officials and international media, confirm that Erdoğan’s visit to Kyiv is planned, though still pending due to unresolved issues. There is no confirmed report of denials from Ambassador Nariman Jalal; rather, he affirms the visit is being actively worked on. The exact date and purpose of the visit remain uncertain at this time.
- The planned visit of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to Kyiv, amidst ongoing war-and-conflicts in the region, is expected to include discussions on politics and general news topics, such as the ratification of a free trade agreement and Ankara's efforts for a peaceful resolution to the war in Ukraine.
- The upcoming visit of Erdoğan, despite recent clarifications from Turkish Ambassador Nariman Dzhelyal stating that previous reports about the visit were inaccurate, is still being pursued earnestly by Ukrainian diplomatic officials, with various obstacles yet to be resolved, and continues to be a topic of interest in general news and politics.
