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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke by telephone with U.S. President Donald Trump, discussing bilateral relations and the ongoing crisis in Gaza, according to a statement from Türkiye's Presidential Communications Directorate.
The call, initiated at the request of the American side, focused on strengthening Türkiye-U.S. cooperation and regional peace efforts in the Middle East.
During the conversation, Erdogan emphasized that his recent visit to Washington had further strengthened Turkish-American relations. He stressed the importance of taking steps to enhance cooperation between the two countries across all sectors, particularly in defense industry collaboration.
The Turkish leader's remarks highlighted the significance of maintaining strong ties between the NATO allies, with defense cooperation remaining a key pillar of the relationship.
Erdogan outlined Türkiye's accelerated diplomatic outreach for peace, reaffirming the country's commitment to contributing to a global peace vision. The Turkish leader highlighted his country's intensive efforts to establish peace and stability throughout the region, with Gaza as a primary focus.
He expressed satisfaction with initiatives aimed at achieving regional stability and indicated Türkiye's support for such endeavors.
Erdogan underscored that ending Israeli attacks would be crucial for the success of efforts to establish peace in the region. The President positioned his country as committed to diplomatic solutions while calling for an immediate cessation of military operations.
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