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Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar gave important messages to the world at the COP31-IEA High-Level Energy Transformation Dialogue meeting he attended in London. Minister Bayraktar said, "Our message is clear as we move towards COP31 in Antalya: Energy transformation and energy security should progress together. A resilient future is based on cleaner, more diverse, highly interconnected and secure energy systems. Türkiye is ready to lead, cooperate and invest in our common future.” said.

The 7th Turkish-German Energy Forum was held in Ankara. With the protocol signed on the sidelines of the forum, the scope of cooperation between Türkiye and Germany in the energy sector was expanded. The name of the “Turkish-German Energy Partnership” was changed to “Turkish-German Energy and Minerals Partnership,” while the name of the “Turkish-German Energy Forum” was changed to “Turkish-German Energy and Minerals Forum.”

Alparslan Bayraktar, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, visited the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant in Romania, which utilizes Canadian-developed CANDU reactor technology, to gather information about the reactors and the technology. Speaking at the site, Minister Bayraktar stated, “Türkiye wants to acquire nuclear power at competitive prices and make these investments, while also ensuring it has the safest technology. With a more comprehensive and holistic approach to nuclear waste management and nuclear fuel supply, we hope to implement our second and third projects in the near future.”

Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar stated that cooperation between Türkiye and Georgia has become more vital than ever. Pointing out that the Green Electricity Transmission and Trade Project is one of the key examples of cooperation between the two countries, Minister Bayraktar said, “This visionary milestone will not only strengthen regional connectivity and energy security but will also accelerate the integration of renewable energy into our markets.”

Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar said, “Every recycled product, every ton of waste prevented and every kilowattwatch saved brings us one step closer to a more sustainable future. Our planet's resources may be limited, but our capacity to innovate, develop cooperation and increase efficiency is unlimited.” Minister Bayraktar stated that Türkiye is ready to further strengthen cooperation with all participating countries and institutions in areas such as policy design, regulatory frameworks, digitalization, measurement and verification systems and sustainable financing models.

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar participated in Baku Energy Week, held in Azerbaijan, and delivered a message to the world regarding energy security. Emphasizing that the partnership between Türkiye and Azerbaijan has made significant contributions to Europe’s energy security, Minister Bayraktar stated, “Türkiye, which holds a strategic position between East and West, will continue to serve as a reliable partner, an energy hub, and a key player in regional energy projects.”

Türkiye and Nigeria signed an agreement in the field of mining. Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar shared the agreement, "We believe that we will take our partnership with Nigeria in the field of energy and natural resources to a much higher level with a win-win approach."

In a critical period when regional tensions affecting global energy balances, especially the Hormuz crisis, are increasing, the world's natural resource agenda will be shaped in Istanbul. The 2nd Istanbul Natural Resources Summit (INRES 2026) will be held on May 22 at Lütfi Kırdar Congress Center. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is expected to start the summit to be hosted by the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar.

Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar met with Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot and his accompanying delegation. Later, Minister Bayraktar, who accepted the representatives of Belgium's leading companies, shared Türkiye's energy vision with company representatives. Minister Bayraktar said, "We care that the mutual dialogue between the two countries will deepen with more concrete cooperation topics in the coming period."

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar made important statements regarding the Renewable Energy Resource Area (YEKA) tenders. Noting that offshore wind energy will be one of the most strategic priorities in the coming period, Minister Bayraktar stated, “As the Ministry, we have identified four separate offshore sites in the waters off Saros Bay, Gökçeada, Bozcaada, and Edremit. “Once the permitting processes are completed, we will hold Türkiye’s first offshore wind YEKA tender. We aim to reach a capacity of 5,000 megawatts in offshore wind by 2035,” he stated.

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar emphasized that Türkiye aims to meet 15% of its electricity demand through nuclear energy, stating, “Türkiye needs small modular reactors. “These small modular reactors, which we call ‘SMRs,’ mark the new era of nuclear energy. Türkiye, God willing, won’t miss the boat this time and will become a country that possesses this technology, produces it, and perhaps even exports it.”

Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar stated that having critical minerals is not enough, they should be processed, "We are finalizing a detailed roadmap. We will soon announce Türkiye’s Comprehensive Critical Raw Materials strategy.” 

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar stated, “As of today, we do not foresee any shortages in terms of supply security regarding oil, fuel, natural gas, or electricity. Türkiye has become prepared for crises through the policies it has implemented and the projects it has carried out over the past 23 years.”

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar stated that they will revise long-term energy plans, saying, “With the new program, we aim for energy markets that are more resilient, more flexible, and centered on electrification and digitalization.”

Alparslan Bayraktar, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, stated that the crises experienced in recent years and the policies they have developed have made Türkiye’s energy market resilient. Noting that in recent years there have been various wars and conflicts alongside uncertainties in the supply chain, Minister Bayraktar said, “All of these have actually made Türkiye very resilient because we are quite accustomed to dealing with crises. The policies we have developed in Türkiye and the vision we have put forward have truly made us much more resilient in dealing with such crises.”