21.01.2026 06:30
The meeting took place when U.S. President Donald Trump interrupted the press conference at the White House with the words, "I will have a very important conversation with President Erdoğan." During the phone call between Erdoğan and Trump, the relations between the two countries, as well as the issues of Syria and Gaza, were discussed. Erdoğan expressed that a peaceful Syria free from terrorism would contribute to the stability of the region, and he thanked Trump for the invitation to the Gaza Peace Council.
U.S. President Donald Trump held a press conference at the White House on the anniversary of his oath and taking office. Trump made statements regarding developments in Venezuela, Greenland, Iran, and Syria.
"I WILL HAVE A VERY IMPORTANT MEETING WITH ERDOĞAN"
Interesting moments occurred during the press conference. U.S. President Trump, in response to the numerous questions from journalists, stated that he would meet with President Erdoğan and that he needed to go. Trump said, "Are there more questions? I will have a very important meeting with President Erdoğan. I love him very much."
CRITICAL MEETING BETWEEN ERDOĞAN AND TRUMP
Following Trump's remarks, the anticipated meeting took place. President Erdoğan spoke on the phone with U.S. President Donald Trump. According to a statement from the Presidency's Directorate of Communications, the phone conversation between Erdoğan and Trump addressed bilateral relations as well as regional and global developments.
"WE ARE CLOSELY FOLLOWING DEVELOPMENTS IN SYRIA"
During the meeting, Erdoğan stated that Turkey is closely following developments in Syria and emphasized that the unity, solidarity, and territorial integrity of Syria are important for Turkey.
THE SITUATION OF ISIS MEMBERS IN PRISONS WAS ALSO DISCUSSED
During the meeting, the fight against ISIS and the situation of ISIS members in Syrian prisons were also addressed, with Erdoğan expressing that a developed, terrorism-free, and peaceful Syria, with all its components, would contribute to the stability of the region.
THANKS FOR THE GAZA PEACE COUNCIL INVITATION
Erdoğan noted that efforts to establish peace in Gaza are ongoing and that Turkey will continue to act in coordination with the U.S. on this matter, thanking Trump for the invitation to the Gaza Peace Council.