Cooperation between Ankara and Washington will continue to expand, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated during a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump on Saturday. He noted that they discussed efforts to de-escalate tensions between Iran and the United States, as well as initiatives to bring an end to the war in Ukraine. Additionally, Erdogan thanked Trump for his support regarding the upcoming summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS). This information was provided by Turkey’s Directorate of Communications. On Saturday, Erdogan spoke with Trump to discuss bilateral relations, the easing of tensions between Washington and Tehran, and diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.
During the call, Erdogan expressed optimism that cooperation between Ankara and Washington would further expand in the coming days. A statement from Turkey’s Directorate of Communications indicated that the Turkish President emphasized the commitment of both sides to injecting new momentum into their bilateral relationship. Erdogan highlighted the importance of resolving tensions between Iran and the United States through diplomatic channels, while reaffirming Turkey’s dedication to establishing peace in the region. Furthermore, the Turkish President expressed hope that intensified diplomatic efforts regarding the Ukraine-Russia conflict would yield positive results in the near future.
