Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Erdogan Tells Trump Türkiye Seeks Diplomacy on Hormuz, Yemen


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(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and US President Donald Trump held a phone call Wednesday covering bilateral ties and regional and global developments, according to Türkiye’s Communications Directorate.

Erdogan flags Hormuz and Yemen, pushes diplomatic path
Erdogan told Trump that the Mecca Joint Defense Alliance was “closely” monitoring developments in the Strait of Hormuz and Yemen, the directorate said in a statement. He added that Türkiye is pursuing a diplomatic solution to both situations.

Ankara pledges deeper ties with Washington, offers help on Ukraine

The Turkish leader reaffirmed Ankara’s commitment to strengthening relations with Washington and broadening cooperation in every field, the statement said.

Erdogan also signaled Türkiye’s readiness to back efforts to restart diplomatic negotiations between Ukraine and Russia and bring the war to an end, according to the directorate.

Trump extends Republic Day wishes
During the call, Trump congratulated Erdogan and the Turkish nation on Republic Day, the statement said. The US president also wished Türkiye success as host of the Organization of Turkic States summit, the directorate said.

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