Trump Praiseful of Collaborative Telephone Conversation with Turkey's Erdogan; Visits in the Works - US President Donald Trump declares ambition to partner with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to put an end to Russia's aggression in Ukraine.
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President Donald Trump recently had a fruitful conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, touching on a variety of pressing international matters, such as the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Syria, as well as the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict.
The chat, which took place on a Monday, saw Trump invite Erdogan to visit Washington D.C. and the Turkish leader extending a return invitation for Trump to Turkey. Although specific visit dates hadn't been set, both leaders expressed optimism about their relationship and the potential for cooperation.
According to the Turkish presidency's readout of the call, Erdogan pledged his support for Trump's strategy to bring an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine. Trump, in response, shared his eagerness to collaborate with Erdogan to end this war—a conflict that has been ongoing for years.
Moreover, Trump took to his Truth Social platform to express his goal of putting an end to the unwarranted war between Russia and Ukraine, stating his hopes for resolving the situation promptly.
Turkey, maintaining a delicate balance in its relations with both Black Sea neighbors, Ukraine and Russia, has been instrumental in hosting peace talks aimed at ending the conflict in Ukraine.
In the context of Gaza, while the discussion details are not explicit, Erdogan did express concern over the worsening humanitarian crisis in the region and emphasized the necessity of humanitarian aid delivery and an end to the hostilities.
On the topic of Syria, Erdogan reiterated Turkey's intention to preserve its territorial integrity and to work towards achieving lasting stability. The president also highlighted that easing U.S. sanctions on Syria's new government could contribute to regional peace, a sentiment that was well received by Trump.
Regarding bilateral relations between the two countries, Erdogan affirmed Turkey's commitment to strengthening ties with the U.S., particularly in the defense sector. Trump has a upcoming visit planned to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates scheduled for the following week.
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In a statement released by Turkiye's Directorate of Communications, it was noted that President Erdogan expressed support for President Trump's approach towards ending wars. Erdogan further appreciated the efforts exerted to keep the negotiation process regarding Iran ongoing, as well as to stop the conflict between Russia and Ukraine[4].
References: [1] www.reuters.com/world/us/us-russia-ukraine-conflict-trump-bolds-out-for-peace-talks-2023-02-14/ [2] www.bloombergquint.com/world/us-announces-openness-to-peace-talks-on-putin-backed-referendum-in-donetsk-luhansk [3] www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/02/21/evolution-dmeuropean-response-ukraine-conflict/ [4] www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/erdogan-trump-discuss-russia-ukraine-syria-gaza/2458411 [5] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkey_and_the_Syrian_Civil_War
The breaking news alert states that President Erdogan supports President Trump's approach towards ending wars, particularly the one between Russia and Ukraine.
The conversation between the two leaders touched upon several war-and-conflicts, including the longstanding Israel-Gaza conflict.
Furthermore, Erdogan expressed concern over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and emphasized the necessity of humanitarian aid delivery and an end to the hostilities.
