'Turkey to remain true friend to Moldova, Gagauzia'

President Erdogan says Turkey sees Moldova as 'neighbor' regardless of geographical location

'Turkey to remain true friend to Moldova, Gagauzia'

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday praised relations with Moldovan people and Gagauz Turks during his visit to capital Comrat.

In his address to the Gagauz Turks, Erdogan said: "We will resolutely continue to be a true friend to the people of Moldova and Gagauz Turks.”

Erdogan dubbed Moldova as a "neighbor country" to Turkey, regardless of geographical location.

Turkish president paid an official two-day visit to Moldova, where he met Moldovan President Igor Dodon and Prime Minister Pavel Filip.

He also met Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia (Gagauz-Gokoguz Yeri) President Irina Vlah.