Erdoğan invited to European Political Community summit in Yerevan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has been invited to attend the European Political Community (EPC) summit in Yerevan, Armenia, on May 4, according to organisers.

The meeting, co-chaired by European Council President António Costa and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, will focus on unity, stability, democratic resilience, connectivity, and economic and energy security, Caliber.Az reports via foreign media.

Türkiye has attended several EPC summits, including the inaugural 2022 Prague meeting, as well as gatherings in Budapest (2024) and Tirana (2025), though it has not participated in all sessions.

Erdoğan’s attendance has not yet been confirmed. Turkish authorities have not issued a statement, while an EU official said it was “too early” to confirm participation as the list of leaders is still being finalised.

Under EPC rules, only heads of state and government may attend, meaning Türkiye would not be represented if Erdoğan does not take part.

The invitation comes amid cautious steps towards Türkiye–Armenia normalisation, which the EU has described as part of broader positive regional dynamics.

Launched in 2022 on the initiative of French President Emmanuel Macron, the EPC is an informal platform bringing together European and neighbouring countries outside EU membership structures.

A total of 48 countries have been invited to Yerevan, including EU members, the UK, Ukraine, Azerbaijan and Georgia. Canada will also attend as the first non-European country invited to an EPC summit.

Russia and Belarus remain excluded due to the current geopolitical context. The next summit is scheduled for Ireland in November 2026.