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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s Gulf tour from 21 to 23 October 2025, which included Kuwait, Qatar and Oman, is a high-level official visit aimed at strengthening Türkiye’s diplomatic and economic relations in the Gulf region. As a result of these visits, a total of 24 agreements, joint statements and declarations were signed between Türkiye and the three countries.
On the morning of 21 October 2025, President Erdoğan departed from Istanbul Atatürk Airport at 09:30 aboard the “TRK” aircraft for Kuwait, the first stop of his Gulf tour. He was seen off at the airport by Istanbul Governor Davut Gül, AK Party Istanbul Provincial Chair Abdullah Özdemir and other officials.
Accompanying President Erdoğan were his wife Emine Erdoğan, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar, Minister of Treasury and Finance Mehmet Şimşek, Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler, Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır, Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat, AK Party Deputy Chairmen Ömer Çelik and Halit Yerebakan, AK Party Deputy Group Chair Özlem Zengin, Head of the National Intelligence Organization Ibrahim Kalın, President’s Communication Director Burhanettin Duran, Head of the Defense Industry Haluk Görgün and President’s Advisor on Foreign Policy and Security Akif Çağatay Kılıç.
President Erdoğan’s aircraft landed at Kuwait International Airport at 12:30, where he was received in an official ceremony by Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah. Present at the ceremony were Kuwaiti Minister of Public Works Dr. Nora Mohammad Al-Mashaan, Minister of Defense Abdullah Ali Al Sabah, other ministers and officials from the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Kuwait.
Following the ceremony, President Erdoğan proceeded to the Bayan Palace, where bilateral and delegation-level talks with Emir al-Sabah were held.
On 21 October 2025, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a meeting with Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah. According to a statement issued by the President’s Communication Directorate, the talks covered Türkiye-Kuwait bilateral relations as well as regional and global developments.
President Erdoğan emphasized that existing cooperation between Türkiye and Kuwait in the fields of investment, energy, trade and defense industry holds strategic importance and that the deep-rooted ties between the two countries can be further strengthened. He also noted Türkiye’s positive observation of Kuwait’s efforts, in its capacity as Chair of the Gulf Cooperation Council, to promote regional stability.
The same statement conveyed Erdoğan’s view that the Free Trade Agreement currently under negotiation between Türkiye and the Gulf Cooperation Council would contribute to enhancing commercial relations with its brother Gulf states. Erdoğan underscored the critical importance of preserving the ceasefire in Gaza, affirmed that a lasting peace is achievable only through a two-state solution and highlighted the significance of the Islamic world presenting a unified stance on this issue. He also reaffirmed Türkiye’s firm commitment to preserving Syria’s political unity and territorial integrity and expressed Türkiye’s desire to work in cooperation with Arab states in building the future of the Syrian people.
In the presence of President Erdoğan and Kuwaiti Emir al-Sabah, four agreements were signed between the two countries. The signed agreements are as follows:
Following the talks, President Erdoğan presented the Kuwaiti Emir Al-Sabah with Türkiye’s domestic electric vehicle, Togg, as a gift.
President Erdoğan concluded his visits in Kuwait and departed at 16:30 on 21 October 2025 aboard the “TRK” aircraft for Doha, the capital of Qatar. At Kuwait International Airport, President Erdoğan was escorted off by Kuwaiti Minister of Public Works Dr. Nora Mohammad Al-Mashaan, Minister of Defense Abdullah Ali Al Sabah, other ministers, and officials from the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Kuwait. President Erdoğan’s wife Emine Erdoğan, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar, Minister of Treasury and Finance Mehmet Şimşek, and other senior officials also traveled to Qatar aboard the same aircraft.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan arrived in Doha on the evening of 21 October 2025 at the invitation of Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. At Hamad International Airport, where Erdoğan arrived on the TRK aircraft, he was formally welcomed by Qatar Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hasan bin Ali Al Thani, Qatari officials, and Turkey’s Ambassador to Doha Mustafa Göksu.
President Erdoğan was accompanied by his wife Emine Erdoğan, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar, Minister of Treasury and Finance Mehmet Şimşek, Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler, Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır, Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat, AK Party Deputy Chairmen Ömer Çelik and Halit Yerebakan, AK Party Deputy Group Chair Özlem Zengin, MIT Director İbrahim Kalın, President’s Communications Director Burhanettin Duran, Defense Industries President Haluk Görgün, and Presidential Advisor Akif Çağatay Kılıç.
On 22 October 2025, during the official visit, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at the Emiri Diwan in the capital Doha. The meeting was held behind closed doors, followed by bilateral talks between the delegations. After the talks, a ceremony was held for the signing of joint agreements.
Following the one-on-one and delegation-level meetings at the Emiri Diwan, President Erdoğan and Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani co-chaired the 11th Turkey–Qatar High Strategic Committee Meeting. After the meeting, several agreements and a joint declaration were signed between the two countries in various fields.
The signed documents are as follows:
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan arrived in Oman on 22 October 2025, the third and final stop of his Gulf tour. In the capital Muscat, he was received by Sultan Haitham bin Tariq at the Al Alam Palace during an official ceremony.
A military cavalry band accompanied President Erdoğan’s official vehicle in a ceremonial procession upon his arrival at the palace. A 21-gun salute was fired upon his entry, and the national anthems of both countries were played. Following the ceremony, delegations from both nations were introduced, and the leaders proceeded to their meeting.
Participating in the official welcome ceremony were Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar, Minister of Treasury and Finance Mehmet Şimşek, Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler, Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır, Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat, AK Party Deputy Chairmen Ömer Çelik and Halit Yerebakan, AK Party Deputy Group Chair Özlem Zengin, MIT Director İbrahim Kalın, Presidential Communications Director Burhanettin Duran, Presidential Chief of Staff Hasan Doğan, Defense Industries President Haluk Görgün, and Presidential Advisor Akif Çağatay Kılıç.
President Erdoğan presented Sultan Haitham bin Tariq with Türkiye’s domestically produced electric vehicle, Togg. Sultan Haitham bin Tariq inspected the vehicle alongside President Erdoğan in the palace courtyard, while Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır provided technical details about the car.
Sultan Haitham bin Tariq hosted a dinner in honor of President Erdoğan at Al Alam Palace. The dinner was held behind closed doors.
On 23 October, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq at Al Alam Palace. The meeting was held behind closed doors.
According to a statement from the Presidential Communications Directorate, the meeting covered bilateral relations between Türkiye and Oman as well as regional and global issues. Erdoğan emphasized the deep historical and fraternal ties between the two countries and stated that this visit further strengthened their solidarity. He highlighted the intention to expand cooperation in numerous areas including industry, economy, defense, and communications.
President Erdoğan noted that Türkiye and Oman share a common stance on the Palestinian issue and expressed appreciation for Oman’s efforts in the region focused on mediation and dialogue. Erdoğan stated that Türkiye and Oman will work together toward a two-state solution in Gaza.
Following a meeting between the delegations led by President Erdoğan and Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, sixteen agreements and memoranda of understanding were signed between the two countries. The main agreements include:
President Erdoğan completed his engagements in Oman on 23 October 2025 and returned to Türkiye. Erdoğan and his delegation were escorted off at the Special Royal Airport by Deputy Prime Minister responsible for Defense Seyyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said representing Sultan Haitham bin Tarik along with Turkey’s Ambassador to Muscat Muhammad Hekimoglu and embassy staff.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan undertook a Gulf tour from 21 to 23 October 2025, visiting Kuwait, Qatar and Oman. During the visits, he met with the leaders of the three countries and discussed bilateral relations and regional developments. Agreements were reached on cooperation in defense, energy, investment and trade. At the conclusion of the tour, 24 agreements, joint statements and declarations were signed between Türkiye and the three countries.
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Kuwait Visit
October 21, 2025
Bilateral Agreements and Areas of Cooperation
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Completion of Kuwait Visits and Transition to Qatar
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State Visit to Qatar
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Visit to Oman
October 23, 2025
Completion of the Visit