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Foreign Ministry's Secretary General Vseviov to Turkish deputy foreign minister: We cannot give Russia even the smallest chance to drive a wedge between Allies

Republic of Estonia - Ministry of Foreign Affairs

01.02.2024

Yesterday 31 January, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Jonatan Vseviov met with the Deputy Foreign Minister of Türkiye Burak Akçapar to discuss Russia's continued aggression in Ukraine, security in Europe and preparations for NATO's July summit in Washington.

The talks covered ways of providing continued comprehensive assistance to Ukraine and preparations for NATO's July summit in Washington. "We are facing several global crises, and close relations between Allies are very important for understanding each other better and ensuring that our activities are coordinated," Vseviov said. "Russia is using our every weakness and ambiguity to sow discord among Allies. I am happy to note - also after today's extremely thorough discussions - that Estonia and Türkiye are in agreement on unreserved support for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine, as well as on the fundamental impact Russia's aggression has on our shared security."

At the meeting, Vseviov said that Estonia highly appreciated both bilateral and multilateral cooperation with Türkiye. "The fact that last week we celebrated the centenary of our diplomatic relations is a testament to the enduring relations between Estonia and Türkiye," he said, adding that yesterday's meeting explored possibilities for even closer cooperation.

They also spoke about developments in the Middle East, the Eastern Mediterranean, and the cooperation of Estonia and Türkiye in international organisations.