Erdogan says he phoned Trump, backs US and Iran diplomacy
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he called US President Donald Trump and confirmed Turkey's support for diplomatic efforts by Washington and Tehran. He also spoke about Turkey's role in efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
Yulduz Salimov1 min read
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he had phoned US President Donald Trump. During the call, he confirmed Turkey's support for the diplomatic efforts of the United States and Iran.
According to Erdogan, Turkey will also continue to contribute to efforts aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. He told Trump that contacts with both Kyiv and Moscow should be actively pursued.
Erdogan and Trump discussed issues related to the settlement of conflicts in which the United States and its partners are involved. Details of the talks, including possible timelines and specific steps, were not disclosed in the statement.
The information about Trump's position on Ankara's role appeared in Erdogan's official statement. An independent confirmation of the content of the conversation is not available in the source.
Source: jpost.com
