Türkiye’s Cevdet Yılmaz to visit Armenia for European Political Community summit

Türkiye’s Cevdet Yılmaz to visit Armenia for European Political Community summit
Turkish VP Cevdet Yilmaz chairs a meeting of the Economic Coordination Board at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, Türkiye, 28 April, 2026
Anadolu Agency

Türkiye’s Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz will travel to Armenia in early May to attend the 8th European Political Community Summit, marking the highest-level visit from Türkiye to Armenia to date.

Yılmaz will represent Türkiye at the gathering in Yerevan on 4 May, where leaders are expected to discuss regional developments and wider global challenges under the theme "Building the Future: Unity and Stability in Europe".

The trip is set to be the first visit from Türkiye to Armenia at vice-presidential level, in what is likely to be viewed as a notable diplomatic moment between the two neighbours.

Türkiye and Armenia have taken cautious steps towards normalising ties in recent years after decades of closed borders and strained relations. According to Turkish officials, summit participants will consider ways to strengthen democratic resilience, improve connectivity, and deepen cooperation on economic and energy security.

The meeting is also expected to address recent regional developments and broader international issues affecting Europe.

Leaders and heads of government from the 27 European Union member states, along with other European countries and Canada, have been invited to attend the summit.

The next meeting of the European Political Community is planned to take place in Ireland in November.

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