20.08.2025 02:41
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called President Erdoğan by phone on his way back from the Ukraine summit at the White House. During the conversation, the peace process between Ukraine and Russia was discussed, and Rutte emphasized Turkey's significant role in the Ukraine peace process and the security of the Black Sea.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte attended the "Ukraine" summit held at the White House yesterday. Rutte held discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and EU leaders.
NATO SECRETARY GENERAL'S "UKRAINE" CALL TO PRESIDENT ERDOĞAN
On his way back from the U.S., the NATO Secretary General called President Erdoğan. The meeting addressed the war between Ukraine and Russia.
In a statement regarding the matter from the Communications Directorate, the following was stated: "NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called our President Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan by phone on his way back from the summit he held with the President of the United States and EU leaders."
"THEY DISCUSSED TURKEY'S ROLE IN THE PEACE PROCESS"
During the meeting, the latest developments regarding the peace process between Ukraine and Russia were discussed. Our President and the NATO Secretary General highlighted Turkey's significant role in the Ukraine peace process and the security of the Black Sea.
President Erdoğan and Secretary General Rutte agreed on Turkey's contribution to the peace process and close coordination, as one of NATO's most important countries. Our President and Rutte also exchanged views on viable and sustainable security guarantees."