Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss bilateral relations, developments in the Middle East, and the war in Ukraine, according to a statement from the Turkish presidency.
During the conversation, Erdogan referred to the Mecca Joint Defense Alliance, developments in the Strait of Hormuz and Yemen, as well as the possibility of resuming diplomatic efforts between Russia and Ukraine.
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The Turkish president emphasized the importance of further developing bilateral relations, in anticipation of the 100th anniversary of their establishment in 2027.
As he noted, Ankara will continue to work toward strengthening cooperation with Washington in all areas.
On the regional front, Erdogan briefed his American counterpart on Turkey’s stance regarding developments in the Middle East.
According to the Turkish presidency, he stated that, within the framework of the Mecca Joint Defense Alliance, Turkey is closely monitoring the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and in Yemen and is seeking a diplomatic solution.
Referring to the Russia-Ukraine war, Erdogan expressed Turkey’s readiness to support the revival of the diplomatic process between the two countries with the aim of ending hostilities.
Donald Trump extended his best wishes to Erdogan and the Turkish people on the national anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Turkey, on October 29, as well as on the successful conclusion of the Summit of the Organization of Turkic-Speaking States.
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Source: APE-MPE
