Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez’s plane makes emergency landing in Turkey

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A plane carrying Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez made an emergency landing in Turkey on Sunday evening due to a technical issue, Spain’s government said, confirming earlier media reports. Sánchez had been en route to Armenia for a European Political Community summit when the incident occurred, forcing an unscheduled stop in Ankara. The Spanish delegation is expected to continue on to Yerevan on Monday, where European leaders are set to convene.

Issued on: 04/05/2026 - 03:24

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A plane carrying Spanish Premier Pedro Sanchez made an emergency landing in Turkey on Sunday evening following technical problems, the government in Madrid said, confirming media reports.

Sanchez was on the way to neighbouring Armenia for a meeting of the European Political Community (EPC) when the incident happened.

"The Spanish delegation will spend the night in Ankara before resuming their journey to Armenia in the morning," said a statement from the Spanish government.

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It did not give any details on the nature of the technical problem.

European leaders are gathering in the Armenian capital Yerevan for the EPC meeting, which starts Monday.

(FRANCE 24 with AFP)

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