President Erdoğan, President Macron of France talk over phone

 

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Emmanuel Macron of France.

The call, held at the request of the French side, addressed the bilateral relations between Türkiye and France, as well as the latest regional and global developments, particularly the Russia-Ukraine peace process and the current situation in Gaza. 

Drawing attention to Türkiye’s ongoing efforts for the termination of the Ukraine-Russia war with a just peace, President Erdoğan said that he is closely following the talks in Alaska and Washington, D.C. 

President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye stands ready to host every initiative concerning the peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. 

Noting that Türkiye has been endeavoring for the establishment of ceasefire in Gaza, where a major humanitarian tragedy is taking place, President Erdoğan stressed that it is imperative to rein in the recklessness displayed by Israel, which has expedited its plans to occupy Gaza. 

The two leaders also agreed on addressing the details with regard to the talks to be held on the margins of the UN Summit in New York. 

Drawing attention to the importance Türkiye attaches to expanding the cooperation with France, President Erdoğan added that they will continue to take steps to advance the relations in many areas, particularly defense industry.