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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a phone call with Finnish President Alexander Stubb, during which the two leaders discussed bilateral relations alongside regional and global developments, the Turkish Presidency’s Directorate of Communications said Wednesday.
Erdogan said Türkiye and Finland are working to increase their bilateral trade volume and expressed Ankara’s intention to further strengthen ties with additional steps in the coming period.
Highlighting Türkiye’s continued efforts to help conclude the Russia–Ukraine war through diplomatic means, Erdogan said Türkiye remains committed to supporting a successful peace process.
He underscored that the Istanbul talks have already demonstrated their effectiveness as a functional diplomatic platform for negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow.
Erdogan stated that Türkiye is closely following the implementation of the cease-fire in Gaza.
He emphasized that permanent peace in the region can only be achieved through a two-state solution and added that Finland’s recognition of the State of Palestine would be a welcome and positive development.
The call also included an exchange of views on broader regional and international issues, reflecting the growing dialogue between the two countries as Finland transitions into its new role within NATO.
Erdogan concluded the call by congratulating Finland on its Dec. 6 Independence Day.
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