Erdogan, Georgian PM discuss rescue efforts after Turkish army plane crash

2025-11-12 03:28:46

(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze held a phone conversation on Tuesday to review the latest developments in the search and rescue operations following the crash of a Turkish military cargo plane in Georgia.

During the call, Kobakhidze expressed his condolences for the soldiers who lost their lives in the incident. For his part, Erdogan thanked the Georgian leader for his support and sympathies.

Earlier on Tuesday, a Turkish C-130 military cargo aircraft traveling from Azerbaijan crashed in Georgia. The aircraft was carrying 20 people, including the flight crew, and search and rescue teams were immediately deployed.

According to reports, Georgian search and rescue personnel reached the site of the wreckage at 5 p.m., and the area has been secured to allow Turkey’s crash investigation team to conduct its examination.

MENAFN12112025000045017281ID1110330910

Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.