Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and US President Donald Trump discussed bilateral relations and regional and global developments in a phone call, Türkiye’s Communications Directorate said on Wednesday.
Erdogan said Türkiye would continue working to strengthen ties with the United States and accelerate cooperation across all areas as the two countries approach the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations next year.
Hormuz and Yemen on the agenda
During the call, Erdogan said Türkiye and its partners in the Mecca Joint Defence Alliance were closely monitoring developments in the Strait of Hormuz and Yemen and working to resolve the issues through diplomacy.
The Turkish president emphasised the importance of diplomatic efforts to address regional tensions and prevent further escalation.
Türkiye ready to support renewed Ukraine-Russia talks
Erdogan also said Türkiye was prepared to support efforts to revive the diplomatic process between Ukraine and Russia and bring the war to an end through negotiations.
Ankara has continued to advocate diplomatic engagement as a means of resolving the conflict, the statement said.
Trump congratulates Türkiye on Republic Day
During the conversation, Trump congratulated Erdogan and the Turkish people on Republic Day.
The US president also expressed his hope that the summit of the Organisation of Turkic States would be successful, according to the Communications Directorate.
