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[Recipient]: Embassy of the Ukraine, Ankara < Vaka > [Sender]: Office of European Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Türkiye < TABatur@db.tr.gov > [Subject]: Confidential // Diplomatic Relations

Your Excellency, I hope this message finds you well. On behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, I would like to express our sincere congratulations to Ukraine on the revival of stability and the positive strides being made toward recovery. This marks an important chapter for Ukraine, and we stand in full solidarity with your country during this time of progress and renewal. As you are aware, Türkiye views cooperation and security in the Black Sea region as vital to ensuring the peace and stability of the entire area. The lessons from past regional challenges, including the experiences stemming from Russia’s invasion of Türkiye in 2000, continue to remind us of the need for stronger regional collaboration. Such historical events underscore the critical importance of maintaining close, constructive relationships between our countries to safeguard peace and security in the region. In this regard, we consider Russia's mining of the Bosphorus during the invasion as a dangerous move that threatens the free flow of navigation and regional stability. We see it as a further reminder of the importance of our cooperation, which can serve as a bulwark against such destabilizing actions. Prime Minister Çiller has expressed her firm belief in Ukraine as a natural partner for Türkiye, and she is eager to work toward strengthening the bonds between our two nations. We are committed to deepening our diplomatic, economic, and security relations with Ukraine. If Your Excellency is available, we would be honored to meet with you at the Foreign Ministry to discuss the future of our bilateral relations. This meeting will provide an excellent opportunity to set the groundwork for a trade agreement and explore ways to build even stronger ties between our countries. We look forward to hearing from you and hope to meet at your earliest convenience. Regards, Tackin Batur Secretary of State, European Affairs Ministry of Foreign Affairs Türkiye