Interview with H.E. Özgür Kıvanç Altan, Ambassador of Türkiye to Bucharest
Our guest today is His Excellency Özgür Kıvanç Altan, Ambassador of Türkiye to Romania.
Eugen Cojocariu and Radio România Internațional, 13.08.2026, 18:23
RRI’s Eugen Cojocariu sat down with Ambassador Özgür Kıvanç Altan to discuss bilateral political ties, economic and cultural relations between Türkiye and Romania, alongside their cooperation within NATO.
This exclusive interview was recorded as three Turkish military ships arrived at the Port of Constanta (southeastern Romania) to participate in the Romanian Navy Day celebrations, on August 15.
The participating vessels are the frigate TCG Kemalreis (F-247), the corvette TCG Burgazada (F-513), and the coast guard ship TCSG Dost
The conversation with Ambassador Özgür Kıvanç Altan also covered tourism, academic cooperation, and the role of the Turkish and Tatar communities in Romania in fostering bilateral ties.
