Erdogan-Trump Phone Call: What Was Discussed?

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone conversation to discuss bilateral relations, as well as regional and global developments.

This was announced by the Turkish Directorate of Communications on Wednesday (October 28).

During the call, Erdogan stated that as the two nations approach the 100th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic ties next year, Turkey remains committed to further strengthening its relationship with the United States and expanding cooperation across all sectors.

Discussions on the Strait of Hormuz and Yemen

Erdogan noted that Turkey, along with partners in the Mecca-based joint defense alliance, is closely monitoring the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and Yemen. They are also working toward resolving these issues through diplomatic channels. The Turkish President emphasized the importance of diplomatic efforts to de-escalate regional tensions and prevent any further deterioration of the situation.

Furthermore, Erdogan expressed Turkey’s readiness to support efforts to resume diplomatic talks between Ukraine and Russia, aiming to bring an end to the conflict through negotiation. The statement highlighted that Ankara has consistently prioritized diplomatic engagement and dialogue as a means to resolve conflicts.

During the conversation, Trump also extended his congratulations to Erdogan and the Turkish people on the occasion of Turkey’s Republic Day.

Additionally, the U.S. President expressed his hope for the success of the upcoming summit of the Organization of Turkic States, according to the Turkish Directorate of Communications.

Reported by TRT.