Press release

PM meeting with President Erdogan of the Turkey: 20 September 2021

Prime Minister Boris Johnson met Turkish President Erdogan at the UN General Assembly today.

• From: Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street and The Rt Hon Boris Johnson
• Published: 21 September 2021

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

The Prime Minister met Turkish President Erdogan at the UN General Assembly today.

The leaders thanked one another for their support around the evacuation of Afghanistan last month. The Prime Minister outlined his priorities on Afghanistan, including ensuring any international recognition of the Taliban is predicated on them respecting human rights and allowing safe passage out of the country.

They discussed the strength of the relationship between the UK and Turkey across defence, trade and the links between our people.

The Prime Minister welcomed Turkey’s efforts to address climate change, particularly its action on renewable energy.

Published 21 September 2021