King Charles sends President Erdoğan a Republic Day message

King Charles III of the United Kingdom sent President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan a message on the occasion of Republic Day, emphasizing the friendship between the two countries and praising Türkiye’s leadership on climate issues as it prepares to host COP31.

King Charles III of the United Kingdom sent President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan a message on the occasion of October 29 Republic Day. In the message shared by the British Embassy in Ankara, King Charles said that he and his wife extended their heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Erdoğan and the citizens of the Republic of Türkiye.

The message said, "This day offers a valuable opportunity to reflect on the longstanding friendship between our nations. I draw great encouragement from the strength of our bilateral ties and am determined to promote even closer cooperation in the years ahead."

King Charles III's Republic Day message to President Erdoğan

Emphasis on COP31

King Charles said he hoped the two countries would continue working together to find meaningful and lasting solutions to the shared challenges of our time, particularly climate change and the protection of the natural world. He said he appreciated Türkiye’s leadership in bringing countries together on climate change, sustainability and the protection of the natural environment as it prepares to host COP31 in Antalya.

The message concluded, "My wife and I send our wishes for peace, prosperity and well-being to you and all Turks in the coming year." The United Nations Climate Change Conference COP31 will be held in Antalya from November 9 to 20.