Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attended the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) held in Khankendi (Hankendi), Azerbaijan. Upon arrival, Erdogan was welcomed by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, and the two leaders held discussions during the summit. Erdogan used the platform to criticize Israel's current administration, warning that its increasingly aggressive policies threaten peace and stability in the region. He emphasized that Turkey will neither abandon the Palestinian cause nor remain silent amid what he described as a bloodbath caused by the Netanyahu government. The summit focused on regional unity, economic cooperation, and climate action, with participation from Erdogan and ten other leaders. Additionally, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who also attended the summit, reported that his visit to Azerbaijan proceeded without incident despite earlier concerns about potential security risks.