Turkish President Erdogan Discusses Regional Tensions and Bilateral Ties with President Trump
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan recently held a telephone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump, marking their third discussion within two weeks. During the call, President Erdogan emphasized Turkey's ongoing peace efforts, particularly concerning the tensions between Iran and the United States. He stressed the importance of resolving the Iran-U.S. dispute through diplomacy. Additionally, President Erdogan highlighted Turkey's commitment to contributing to the cessation of the conflict in Ukraine, advocating for intensified contact with both Kyiv and Moscow. The leaders also addressed bilateral relations between Turkey and the U.S., along with broader regional and global developments. President Erdogan expressed his belief in the continued strengthening of cooperation between the two nations and their joint efforts to accelerate relations in the future. He also thanked President Trump for his support regarding the Organization of Turkic States Summit.