21.01.2026 02:00
The Communications Directorate announced that President Erdoğan had a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump. During the meeting, Turkey-US bilateral relations, regional and global developments were discussed. Trump stated in a press conference today that he would have a phone conversation with President Erdoğan, saying, "Are there any more questions? I will have a very important meeting with President Erdoğan. I really like him."
U.S. President Donald Trump stated at the end of his press conference at the White House, "I will have a meeting with my dear friend President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan," following which a critical meeting took place.
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENTS WERE DISCUSSED
The Presidency of Communications announced that President Erdoğan and U.S. President Donald Trump had a phone conversation. The meeting addressed Turkey-U.S. bilateral relations, as well as regional and global developments.
In a statement from the Presidency of Communications, it was said, "Our President Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had a phone conversation with the President of the United States, Donald Trump."
The leaders discussed Turkey-U.S. bilateral relations, regional and global developments," it was stated.
SYRIA WAS ALSO ON THE AGENDA
The statement also said: "In the meeting, President Erdoğan emphasized that Turkey closely follows the developments in Syria and that the unity, solidarity, and territorial integrity of Syria are important for Turkey.
The fight against ISIS and the situation of ISIS members in Syrian prisons were also discussed in the meeting.
Our President expressed that a developed, terrorism-free, and peaceful Syria, with all its components, would also contribute to the stability of the region.
ERDOĞAN THANKED TRUMP
Our President stated 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. President Erdoğan thanked U.S. President Trump for the invitation to the Gaza Peace Council."