German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is set to visit Türkiye to discuss key issues like migration, defense cooperation, and EU-Turkey relations. During his upcoming trip to Istanbul, Scholz will engage in talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on various bilateral and regional matters.
One of the main topics of discussion will be the ongoing migration situation, with Scholz highlighting the importance of EU-Turkey collaboration in managing refugee flows. The Chancellor also mentioned the need for the European Union to honor its commitments under the 2016 migration agreement, which included promises of visa-free travel for Turkish citizens and progress on Turkey’s EU accession process.
Additionally, the potential sale of Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Türkiye will be on the agenda during the visit. Scholz emphasized the importance of arms supply to NATO partners while clarifying that negotiations are still in early stages.
Overall, the visit aims to strengthen economic ties, enhance cooperation, and foster good neighborly relations between the EU and Türkiye.