Erdoğan casts Türkiye as central actor in regional diplomacy
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on June 19 that Türkiye has emerged as a central diplomatic actor in regional conflicts and international negotiations, pointing to recent developments involving Iran.
“Türkiye’s brand value will increase, and it will be seen as a center of attraction in its region. It will be confirmed that it is one of the key players in global diplomacy,” Erdoğan said at an event in Istanbul.
He was referring to major gatherings scheduled to take place in the country this year, including an upcoming NATO summit, pledging that Türkiye’s growing role would be reinforced through these events.
Erdoğan’s comments came in response to criticism from opposition figures over the government’s handling of foreign affairs.
