'Turkey to remain true friend to Moldova, Gagauzia'

By Merve Aydogan

ANKARA (AA) - 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.