NEW YORK — President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan continues his high-level diplomatic engagements in the United States, where he is currently visiting to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. As part of his busy schedule of bilateral meetings at the Türkevi Center in Manhattan, President Erdoğan on Tuesday officially received Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze for key discussions regarding bilateral relations and regional cooperation.
The high-level meeting, which took place behind closed doors, underscored the ongoing strategic partnership and close neighborly ties between Turkey and Georgia. Both leaders addressed a wide array of topics concerning mutual political, economic, and strategic interests, reinforcing their commitment to deepening cooperation in the South Caucasus and the broader region.
Accommodating a delegation of key Turkish state officials, the meeting featured high-ranking members of President Erdoğan’s administration. Among those in attendance were Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar, and Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat. The presence of these key ministers highlighted the multifaceted nature of Turkish-Georgian relations, spanning judicial cooperation, energy security, and commercial partnerships.
The talks in New York come at a time of intense diplomatic activity at the Türkevi Center, which has served as a central hub for President Erdoğan’s interactions with world leaders during the high-level UN General Assembly week. Turkey’s diplomatic outreach in New York has emphasized multilateral cooperation, regional stability, and strengthening bilateral alliances amidst evolving global dynamics.
President Erdoğan’s meetings with international counterparts, including Prime Minister Kobakhidze, form a vital part of Turkey’s foreign policy agenda at the United Nations. By engaging directly with regional leaders, Ankara continues to foster dialogue and coordinate approaches to shared challenges, ranging from regional infrastructure and transit corridors to economic development and security.
As the 81st UN General Assembly progresses, President Erdoğan’s schedule remains packed with diplomatic receptions, bilateral summits, and preparations for his highly anticipated address to the UN General Assembly. The discussions held at Türkevi with Prime Minister Kobakhidze and other global leaders reflect Turkey’s active role in international diplomacy and its ongoing commitment to fostering stability, peace, and cooperation across its neighborhood and beyond.
