President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered an address at the opening ceremony of the 3rd Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF) where he praised Türkiye's diplomatic endeavors, underscoring the significance of diplomacy as a means for conflict resolution.
“We ought to give diplomacy the opportunity it deserves," President Erdoğan emphasized. “Progress can be achieved through diplomacy and dialogue, provided there is good faith, determination, and will," the President elaborated further.
Furthermore, President Erdoğan highlighted that Türkiye is globally ranked third for its diplomatic network. With nearly 4,000 participants convening for the three-day forum, President Erdoğan expressed his conviction that the discussions and exchange of ideas would bring everyone closer to truth and justice.
President Erdoğan noted, "This year, we have chosen 'Advancing Diplomacy in Times of Turmoil' as the forum's theme – a choice that resonates given the current tumultuous state of global politics."
On the sidelines of the forum, President Erdoğan held bilateral meetings with several leaders, including National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the People's Council of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Bulgaria's President Rumen Radev, Djibouti's President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina, Kosovo's President Vjosa Osmani Sadriu, and Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.