Türkiye’s President and Iranian President met on the sidelines of the 17th Economic Cooperation Organization summit in Khankendi, Azerbaijan, highlighting the event’s regional significance.
On July 4, 2025, Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a closed-door meeting during the 17th ECO summit in Khankendi, Azerbaijan.
The city’s symbolic role, once the capital of the occupying regime in Karabakh, underscores the importance of the summit for Azerbaijan.
Founded in 1985 by Türkiye, Iran, and Pakistan, the ECO promotes regional development, trade, and investment among its ten member states, including Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
During the summit, Erdogan emphasized Türkiye’s efforts to prevent the Iran-Israel conflict from escalating across the region.
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Türkiye is pursuing a cautious approach to the escalating Middle East conflict while maintaining regional ties, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Tuesday, warning against actions that could deepen instability.
Türkiye’s official anti-disinformation agency has issued a statement refuting what it described as online “disinformation” and reiterating the strength of relations between Türkiye and Azerbaijan.
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A report published by Minval Politika has raised new questions over alleged efforts by Luis Moreno Ocampo to shape international pressure against Azerbaijan and influence political dynamics around Armenia.
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned “foreigners who commit evil” have no place in the Gulf, outlining a “new phase” for the Strait of Hormuz, while a senior adviser said U.S. blockade efforts would fail and could trigger confrontation.
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