05.05.2025 18:10
President Erdoğan spoke on the phone with U.S. President Donald Trump. During the conversation, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and developments in Syria were discussed, and Erdoğan invited Trump to Turkey.
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump. The discussion covered the relations between the two countries, as well as defense industry, the recent situation in Gaza, developments in Syria, and defense industry issues.
In a statement regarding the matter from the Communications Directorate, the following was stated: "Our President Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone conversation with the President of the United States, Donald Trump."
During the conversation, bilateral relations between Turkey and the U.S., as well as regional and global issues, were discussed.
President Erdoğan stated that Turkey will continue to take steps to advance cooperation with the U.S. in many areas, especially in the defense industry.
Our President expressed support for President Trump's approach to ending wars and appreciated the efforts made regarding the negotiation process with Iran and the resolution of the Russia-Ukraine war.
During the conversation, President Erdoğan noted that the humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached alarming dimensions, emphasizing that humanitarian aid must be delivered to Gaza without interruption and that this tragic humanitarian drama must come to an end. He stated that Turkey is ready to cooperate and provide all kinds of support for establishing a ceasefire and achieving lasting peace.
Our President mentioned that Turkey is making efforts to protect Syria's territorial integrity and ensure stability, and that the U.S.'s work to ease sanctions on Syria will contribute to this process, stating that a stable Syria will support both regional and global peace.
President Erdoğan invited President Trump to Turkey during the conversation.
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