Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has discussed bilateral ties, regional developments and global issues in a phone call with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten, while also meeting Sudan's Sovereignty Council Chairman Abdel Fattah al Burhan in Ankara.
According to Türkiye's Communications Directorate on Tuesday, Erdogan congratulated Jetten on assuming office in February and said Ankara aimed to further strengthen dialogue and cooperation with the Netherlands.
Erdogan said Türkiye was pursuing intensive diplomatic efforts to end conflicts across the region, adding that recent geopolitical developments had underscored the need to approach Türkiye-EU relations through a more comprehensive, institutional and multidimensional partnership framework.
The Turkish president also addressed developments in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, stressing the importance of Dutch support for efforts aimed at securing a lasting peace in the region.
Efforts to stop Sudan bloodshed
Separately, Erdogan received Sudanese leader Abdel Fattah al Burhan in the Turkish capital on Tuesday.
Erdogan reaffirmed Türkiye’s commitment to efforts aimed at ending the bloodshed in Sudan, while both sides reviewed ways to strengthen cooperation and address ongoing challenges facing the region.
Before their bilateral talks, Erdogan greeted al Burhan and extended Eid al-Adha greetings, according to the presidency.
The meeting comes as Türkiye continues to deepen engagement with regional partners on issues ranging from conflict resolution to political and economic cooperation.
National Intelligence Organization (MIT) Director Ibrahim Kalin also attended the meeting with the Sudanese leader.
