Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke by telephone with U.S. President Donald Trump, discussing bilateral relations and the ongoing crisis in Gaza, according to a statement from Türkiye's Presidential Communications Directorate, APA reports citing Türkiye Today.
The call, initiated at the request of the American side, focused on strengthening Türkiye-U.S. cooperation and regional peace efforts in the Middle East.
Washington visit strengthens bilateral partnership
During the conversation, Erdogan emphasized that his recent visit to Washington had further strengthened Turkish-American relations. He stressed the importance of taking steps to enhance cooperation between the two countries across all sectors, particularly in defense industry collaboration.
The Turkish leader's remarks highlighted the significance of maintaining strong ties between the NATO allies, with defense cooperation remaining a key pillar of the relationship.