Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met Bosnia and Herzegovina’s leaders on COP31’s sidelines in Antalya, with Türkiye’s Presidency saying he reaffirmed support for the country’s unity under its constitutional framework, Anadolu Agency reported.
Türkiye’s Directorate of Communications said the meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 11, included Bosnia and Herzegovina Presidential Council Chairman Denis Bećirović and Council Member Zeljko Komsic. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan also attended.
Anadolu Agency, citing a Presidency statement, reported that Erdoğan backed Bosnia and Herzegovina as a unified state under its constitutional system. Anadolu reported that Erdoğan emphasized Ankara’s commitment to expand cooperation with Bosnia and Herzegovina, particularly in trade and investment. Anadolu reported that Erdoğan said Türkiye would continue supporting the EU-led Althea mission.
The same report said the discussion covered relations between the two countries and wider regional and international affairs. The meeting came as COP31’s high-level sessions opened in Antalya. The Leaders’ Summit is scheduled for Nov. 11-12 within the wider conference, set for Nov. 9-20. EconoTimes covered the opening of the high-level meetings.
