ISTANBUL, Feb 16, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday announced he was postponing a visit to Abu Dhabi because Emirati leader Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan had a "health problem" -- then deleted the message. The message, posted by Erdogan's team on X, said he had talked with Al Nahyan by phone. "During the course of the call, President Erdogan expressed his sadness over the health problem experienced by (President) Al Nahyan and wished him a prompt recovery," said the three-paragraph message. Erdogan would travel to the United Arab Emirates at a later date, still to be determined, the message added. Turkey's state broadcaster likewise took down its article on Erdogan that mentioned the Emirati leader's health problem.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 16, 2026 03:29 UTC