Erdoğan holds rare meeting with Germany’s potential next leader

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Hendrik Wüst, the premier of Germany’s most populous state and a potential future chancellor, during a three-day visit. This rare meeting underscores the growing importance of Turkey-Germany relations, especially as Wüst is speculated to take on a higher political role in Germany. The discussions likely touched on bilateral ties and broader European issues, highlighting the strategic interest both nations have in maintaining a cooperative relationship.