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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday, with the two leaders covering a broad range of bilateral, regional and global issues, according to a readout from the Turkish Communications Directorate.
Erdogan described the decision to extend a ceasefire with Iran as "a positive development" and said he believed "a reasonable solution to disputed issues is possible."
He added that Türkiye would continue backing constructive efforts to resolve ongoing conflicts in the region. The statement did not specify which parties were involved in the ceasefire arrangement, nor did it provide further detail on the nature of the disputed issues.
The Turkish president stressed that cementing lasting stability in Syria would be "an important gain for the entire region" and pledged that Ankara's support for Syria would continue without interruption.
He also raised concerns about Lebanon, emphasizing the need to prevent any further deterioration of conditions there.
Türkiye has long maintained a significant political and military presence in northern Syria and has been a key actor in diplomatic efforts related to the Syrian conflict, which began in 2011.
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Erdogan informed Trump that preparations for the upcoming NATO Summit in Ankara are progressing, and that maximum efforts are being made to ensure the gathering is a success in all respects.
Türkiye, a NATO member since 1952, has periodically hosted high-level alliance meetings and occupies a strategically significant position within the bloc, sharing borders with several conflict-affected countries.
Erdogan also conveyed condolences to Trump over a recent attack on a mosque in San Diego, California, reiterating that Türkiye stands opposed to hate crimes targeting any religious community.
The Turkish Communications Directorate described the assault as an attack on a place of worship and noted Erdogan's condemnation was offered in the context of broader concerns about religiously motivated violence.
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