President Erdoğan, US President Trump talk over phone

 

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America today.

The call addressed bilateral and regional issues, particularly the conflict between Israel and Iran.

Welcoming the recent statements made by President Trump regarding the cessation of clashes between Israel and Iran and the establishment of peace in the region, President Erdoğan underscored that immediate action is needed to prevent a catastrophe that could engulf the entire region in flames.

President Erdoğan also stated that diplomacy is the only viable path for resolving the nuclear dispute and that Türkiye stands ready to make every effort to this end, including assuming a facilitative role.

President Erdoğan added that the spiral of violence arising from Israel’s attacks on Iran has caused irreparable economic and civilian damage to both sides, stressing the need to put an end to this risky path.