Erdogan, Georgian PM coordinate after Türkiye plane crash
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze held a phone conversation on Tuesday to review ongoing rescue operations after a Turkish C-130 military aircraft carrying 20 personnel went down in Georgia. Erdogan thanked Georgia for its support and condolences as joint teams continue the search efforts.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze regarding the crash of a Turkish C-130 military cargo aircraft in Georgia on Tuesday. The discussion focused on coordination of rescue and recovery operations and the latest information shared by Türkiye’s Defense Ministry.
Condolences and cooperation between Türkiye and Georgia
According to Türkiye’s Communications Directorate, Kobakhidze expressed his condolences for the soldiers who lost their lives in the incident. Erdogan, in return, conveyed his appreciation for Georgia’s solidarity and for the rapid response of its emergency units working alongside Turkish teams.
Search teams reach wreckage site
The Turkish Defense Ministry announced that the C-130, which was traveling from Azerbaijan to Türkiye, was carrying 20 people, including flight crew and military personnel. Georgian rescue teams located the wreckage at around 5 p.m. local time and secured the site to allow Türkiye’s crash investigation unit to begin its examination.
Joint investigation and ongoing efforts
Authorities from both countries continue to cooperate closely to determine the cause of the accident. The crash marks one of the most serious military aviation incidents involving Türkiye in recent years, underscoring the importance of regional coordination in emergency response.
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