Crimea as well as Ukraine's territorial integrity is very important for regional stability, Turkish FM Ahmet Davutoglu said during his trip to Bulgaria.

During a joint press conference with his Bulgarian counterpart Kristian Vigenin, Turkish Foreign Minister touched upon situation in Crimea, adding that they had been closely following the situation.

Davutoglu said that Ukraine, including Crimea, is very important for regional stability.

“For Turkey, Ukraine's territorial integrity, stability and prosperity are crucial. Crimea is of great importance to Turkey as it is the doorway to Ukraine. It is also important due to the presence of Tatars [a Turkic ethnic group] and Turkey's cultural heritage. Our greatest wish is the maintenance of stability in Ukraine,” Today's Zaman quotes Davutoglu.