The Turkish president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and his Emirati counterpart, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during their meeting on July 16, 2025, in Ankara. (Credit: Turkish Presidency/AFP.)
The timing of the visit was no coincidence. On July 16, Emirati President Mohammad bin Zayed (MBZ) met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara, just one day after Turkey commemorated the anniversary of the 2016 coup attempt — a moment when Ankara had accused Abu Dhabi of backing the plot.Though once rivals, the two leaders have since reconciled, with MBZ’s previous visit to Turkey’s capital taking place in 2023. This meeting underscored their pragmatic approach amid ongoing regional tensions. “The two countries are now able to set aside their differences and cooperate where their interests align,” said Sinem Cengiz, a Turkish political scientist at Qatar University.Economic cooperation is boomingAt the summit, seven agreements were signed covering a wide range of fields, including industry, agriculture, tourism,...
The timing of the visit was no coincidence. On July 16, Emirati President Mohammad bin Zayed (MBZ) met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara, just one day after Turkey commemorated the anniversary of the 2016 coup attempt — a moment when Ankara had accused Abu Dhabi of backing the plot.Though once rivals, the two leaders have since reconciled, with MBZ’s previous visit to Turkey’s capital taking place in 2023. This meeting underscored their pragmatic approach amid ongoing regional tensions. “The two countries are now able to set aside their differences and cooperate where their interests align,” said Sinem Cengiz, a Turkish political scientist at Qatar University.Economic cooperation is boomingAt the summit, seven agreements were signed covering a wide range of fields, including industry, agriculture, tourism,...
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