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According to the Anadolu Agency, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will be accompanied by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Defense Minister Yasar Guler in a visit to Bishkek to participate in Shanghai Cooperation Organization meetings.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, President Erdogan's and Turkish officials' visit to Bishkek is part of Turkey's efforts to strengthen its political, economic, and security relations in the Central Eurasian region. In a broader context, Turkey aims to expand its influence through cooperation with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, which brings together influential countries in the region. This visit also reflects Turkey's increasing interest in security and economic issues in the region, which could lead to closer cooperation with member states of the organization.
