Maia Sandu had a “productive conversation” with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during the Antalya Diplomacy Forum
On Friday, April 17, President Maia Sandu met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to discuss regional security and enhancing economic cooperation between the Republic of Moldova and Turkey.
The head of state reported that the discussions centered on enhancing trade and discovering new investment opportunities between the Republic of Moldova and Turkey.
The importance of the Gagauzia region was also highlighted, with Maia Sandu describing it as a bridge between the two countries and a key factor in strengthening bilateral cooperation.
"We had a productive conversation," the president stated in a post on X.
Met with President @RTErdogan today. We discussed regional security, growing trade, and investment opportunities between Moldova and Türkiye.
— Maia Sandu (@sandumaiamd) April 17, 2026
We also talked about the Găgăuzia region that connects our countries and is a bridge for deeper cooperation. A productive conversation. pic.twitter.com/atCnjePrid
We remind you that the fifth edition of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum will take place from April 17 to 19, under the patronage of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
The Republic of Moldova is represented at this event by President Maia Sandu and Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi, who is also the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
