Türkiye's Erdogan, China's VP discuss closer ties on sidelines of COP31

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan calls for stronger cooperation with China in investment, energy, trade and tourism, saying the Middle Corridor could be aligned with Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in the southern Turkish city of Antalya, where both are attending the Leaders' Summit of COP31, the UN Climate Change Conference.

Wednesday’s meeting focused on bilateral relations as well as regional and global issues, said Türkiye's Communications Directorate.

Erdogan stressed the importance of accelerating cooperation between the two countries, saying they could strengthen ties in several areas, particularly investment, energy, trade, and tourism.

He expressed Türkiye's determination to take necessary steps to advance cooperation.

Erdogan also said the Middle Corridor could be aligned with China's Belt and Road Initiative, adding that the potential for cooperation created by considering both initiatives alongside the Development Road Project represents a significant opportunity for both countries.

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