Protests erupted in Istanbul on 19/3/2025 against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan following the arrest of Mayor Ekrem İmamoglu.
In this regard, Qatari Emir Tamim is concerned about the growing opposition to President Erdogan and is working to contain any fallout within Turkiye’s domestic politics.
He is also working to prevent any regional or international attempts to exploit the disputes between President Erdogan and his opposition.
The note provides an overview of the following aspects:
- Emir Tamim's strategy to help President Erdogan
- The solutions he prefers to resolve this issue
- Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Bin Abdulrahman's role on the matter
- The U.S. administration's stance on the Qatari involvement
The note also mentions potential U.S.-Turkish agreements in light of recent developments.