Spanish PM’s aircraft makes emergency landing in Turkey

The Spanish leader was en route to Armenia to attend a meeting of the European Political Community when the incident occurred

Spanish PM’s aircraft makes emergency landing in Turkey
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez speaks at a press conference following a council of Ministers' meeting at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid on April 22, 2025. Photo: AFP

An aircraft carrying Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez was forced to make an emergency landing in Turkey on Sunday evening due to a technical issue, the government in Madrid confirmed.

The Spanish leader was en route to Armenia to attend a meeting of the European Political Community when the incident occurred, reports AFP.

In a statement, the Spanish government said the delegation would stay overnight in Ankara before continuing their journey to Armenia the following morning.

No further details were provided about the nature of the technical problem.

European leaders are scheduled to gather in Yerevan for the EPC summit, which is set to begin on Monday.