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.