Istanbul:Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to visit Turkey on Saturday, following an invitation from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The announcement was made by Burhanettin Duran, head of the Turkish Presidency’s Communications Directorate.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the visit will involve discussions in Istanbul focusing on enhancing bilateral cooperation between Turkey and Ukraine. The agenda will also cover regional and international developments, particularly the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict and the security situation in the Black Sea.

The Black Sea has recently been a hotspot for attacks on commercial vessels and maritime infrastructure, with Russia and Ukraine exchanging accusations over these incidents.