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Spanish PM’s Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Ankara

Madrid says travel to the European Political Community meeting in Yerevan will resume this morning.

Overview

  • Pedro Sánchez’s government jet diverted to Ankara on Sunday because of a technical problem, with no injuries reported, according to the Spanish government.
  • Sánchez spent the night in the Turkish capital, and local outlets said he was lodged at the Esenboğa Airport state guesthouse.
  • The delegation plans to continue to Armenia on Monday morning for the European Political Community summit in Yerevan.
  • Authorities have not explained the nature of the fault, and reports describe the stop as a precaution under standard aviation safety rules.
  • The Yerevan meeting draws more than 40 European leaders and has been framed by coverage as clouded by strains between Europe and the United States.