President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Erdoğan and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin discussed Turkey's operation in northeastern Syria and the safe zone in phone call, APA reports citing Daily Sabah.
Erdoğan told Putin that the planned operation will contribute to peace and stability in Syria and will pave the way for the political process in the country.
Highlighting that Turkey prioritizes the protection of Syrian people's rights and interests, Erdoğan said he appreciates Russia's constructive stance regarding the matter.