Ankara Represented by Deputy President at AST Meeting in Erivan

erivan, armenia - Turkey's special representation formula activated at the AST meeting in Erivan as President Erdogan opts out, emphasizing strategic relations with European countries and the importance of Turkey's representation.

Ankara Represented by Deputy President at AST Meeting in Erivan

In a departure from protocol, Turkey was represented by Deputy President Cevdet Yılmaz at the AST meeting in Erivan, as President Erdogan chose not to attend.

Exceptional Representation

The AST meeting in Erivan, normally open to state and government leaders, made a unique exception to allow Turkey's representation at a different level.

Significance of the Change

The special representation was deemed crucial due to the strategic relations between Turkey and European countries, leading to a historical change in AST rules.

Aliyev's Remote Participation

Azerbaijan's President Aliyev joined the meeting via video conferencing, underlining progress since peace agreements with Armenia.

Message to Russia

The AST meeting's theme of 'Building the Future: Unity and Stability in Europe' sends a strong message to Russia, with topics focusing on democratic resilience, connectivity, and energy security.