Chancellor Merz will meet with President Erdoğan on October 30 at the Presidential Complex to discuss Turkish-German relations, EU accession, and regional security challenges.

Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to undertake an official visit to Türkiye on October 29-30, 2025, in response to an invitation from President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the Turkish Presidential Communications Director Burhanettin Duran announced on social media.

The talks, scheduled for October 30 at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, will address all aspects of Turkish-German relations. According to Duran, discussions will focus on enhancing bilateral cooperation in multiple areas, including Türkiye’s ongoing European Union membership process and global and regional security challenges.

“Chancellor Merz will engage with President Erdoğan to explore steps that strengthen collaboration between our two allied nations across diverse sectors,” Duran stated.

The visit comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to deepen ties between Ankara and Berlin, highlighting the strategic importance of Türkiye-Germany relations in addressing both European and broader international challenges. (ILKHA)