Scholz to Meet Erdogan in Istanbul for Key Talks

Chancellor Olaf Scholz's visit will address migration, defense, and geopolitical issues with President Erdogan.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is scheduled to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul on October 19.
The discussions will cover migration, the war in Ukraine, the Middle East situation, and economic policy.
Germany seeks Turkey's cooperation in easing the repatriation of migrants, with Turkey ranking third in asylum seeker origins after Syria and Afghanistan.
Turkey is interested in acquiring 40 Eurofighter jets, requiring Germany's approval due to its role in production.
Erdogan has criticized Germany's arms dealings with Israel amidst ongoing Middle East tensions.