Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has pledged that Ankara will sustain its diplomatic efforts to guarantee the security of Lebanon, promising to provide all necessary assistance to foster peace and stability in the nation. The commitment was made on Friday during a high-level meeting in Istanbul between President Erdogan and Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam.
The two leaders gathered at the Vahdettin Mansion, where they were welcomed with an official ceremony before taking a brief look at the Istanbul skyline. Their discussions centered on the future of bilateral relations between Türkiye and Lebanon, as well as an overview of ongoing regional developments.
During the talks, which were also attended by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, President Erdogan emphasized the importance of the two nations' ties. "Türkiye values its relations with its brotherly country Lebanon," Erdogan stated, noting that deeper diplomatic engagement would be mutually beneficial. According to the Turkish Communications Directorate, the President reaffirmed that Ankara would continue to provide every possible form of support, including humanitarian assistance, to ensure the country’s stability.
President Erdogan further highlighted the potential benefits of stronger, good-neighborly relations between Lebanon and Syria for the wider region. He concluded by reiterating that Türkiye is committed to making every effort to further strengthen the bilateral relationship between the two countries.