President Erdoğan meets with President Macron of France

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with President Emmanuel Macron of France on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Bali, Indonesia.

President Macron of France offered condolences for those killed in the terrorist attack on Istanbul’s Istiklal Street. 

Türkiye-France relations and regional issues were discussed during the meeting, with President Erdoğan noting that enhancing the bilateral cooperation in defense and energy as well as in trade is in the common interest of both states. 

Stressing that the grain corridor has become operational again as a result of intensive efforts, President Erdoğan stated that the EU should do its part for the continuation of the agreement.

President Erdoğan added that Greece should be encouraged to engage in honest, sincere and meaningful dialogue.