Erdogan tells Trump he welcomes peace efforts, but Israel must stop attacks for their success
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US President Donald Trump (left) welcoming Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the White House on Sept 25.
PHOTO: REUTERS
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- Erdogan told Trump Turkey welcomes regional peace efforts, but Israel must cease attacks for success.
- Leaders discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation, especially in the defence industry, after their White House meeting.
- Erdogan stated Turkey increased diplomatic efforts for peace and supports Trump's vision for global peace.
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ANKARA - President Tayyip Erdogan told US counterpart Donald Trump in a phone call on Oct 3 that Turkey welcomed efforts to reach peace in the region, but that Israel must stop its attacks for efforts to be successful, the Turkish presidency said.
Mr Erdogan and Mr Trump met at the White House in September
In a statement, the presidency said the two had discussed bilateral ties in the call requested by the US side, adding that Mr Erdogan stressed the importance of taking steps to boost their cooperation, namely in the defence industry.
Mr Erdogan also said that their meeting had strengthened ties, it added.
The two leaders also discussed the situation in Gaza, the presidency said, adding that Mr Erdogan told Mr Trump that Turkey was working hard to achieve regional peace and welcomed initiatives aimed at that goal.
“Erdogan emphasised that Turkey had increased its diplomatic contacts for peace, that it would continue to support (Trump’s) vision for global peace, and that Israel stopping its attacks is important for the success of initiatives aimed at achieving peace in the region,” it said.
Turkey, which has called Israel’s attacks on Gaza a genocide and halted all trade with Israel, has voiced support for Mr Trump’s latest plan to end the war in Gaza. REUTERS
