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Türkiye’s Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus met with Georgian President Mikheil Kavelaashvili in Ankara on Tuesday, discussing bilateral ties and regional conflicts.
Kurtulmus congratulated Kavelaashvili on his election as president and voiced hope the visit would further strengthen the historic and deep-rooted relations between Türkiye and Georgia. He noted that both countries are located in a region marked by intense global tensions, including the ongoing war in Ukraine and instability in the Middle East.
Kurtulmus said the Russia-Ukraine war, now in its fifth year, continues largely because “some extra-regional countries do not want it to end,” urging all parties to work toward a lasting and just peace.
He warned that the prolonged conflict has led to heavy civilian casualties and significant humanitarian losses.
Turning to the Middle East, he condemned Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, accusing it of committing genocide and using hunger and food aid as weapons. “Israel’s actions in Palestine are not only Israel’s shame but also the common shame of all humanity that remains silent,” he said. “Netanyahu and his gang will be held accountable, but those who remain silent or provide political, military, or ideological support are equally guilty.”
On the South Caucasus, Kurtulmus welcomed the normalization process between Azerbaijan and Armenia after Baku regained control over disputed territories, calling it a positive step for regional peace. He argued the process had rendered the OSCE Minsk Group obsolete after decades of ineffectiveness.
Kurtulmus reaffirmed Türkiye’s support for Georgia’s territorial integrity.
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