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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Türkiye and French President Emmanuel Macron held discussions Sunday focusing on the humanitarian emergency in Gaza and regional peace initiatives, the Turkish Presidency announced.
The leaders addressed mounting concerns over conditions in the Palestinian territory, with Erdogan pressing for immediate international action to address the crisis.
"The humanitarian situation in Gaza is worsening," Erdogan told Macron during the call, emphasizing that "the international community must take action toward an immediate solution."
The President expanded the conversation to broader Middle East peace efforts, advocating for comprehensive measures to resolve the decades-long Israeli-Palestinian dispute. "The conflict between Israel and Palestine must come to an end," Erdogan said, adding that "a two-state solution is essential for lasting peace in the region."
Erdogan also praised France's recent diplomatic move to formally recognize Palestinian statehood, congratulating Macron on the decision that has drawn support from Palestinian advocacy groups internationally.
The phone conversation comes as international leaders grapple with addressing the humanitarian conditions in Gaza while seeking pathways toward regional stability. Türkiye has maintained its position as an advocate for Palestinian rights, while France's recognition of Palestine represents a significant European diplomatic development in the ongoing conflict.
Both nations have historically played roles in Middle Eastern diplomacy, with Türkiye serving as a regional power and France maintaining influence through its foreign policy initiatives in the region.
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