Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed bilateral ties as well as regional and global developments during a phone call on Monday.
According to a statement from Türkiye's Directorate of Communications, Erdoğan said it was important to make full use of diplomacy as tensions between Iran and the United States continued. Erdoğan said he hoped negotiations would continue.
Erdoğan also said that Türkiye would continue supporting peace efforts.
Emphasis on regional security
Erdoğan said the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement signed this month by Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia demonstrated a strong position in ensuring regional stability and security.
Gaza on the agenda
The developments in Gaza were also discussed. Erdoğan said that, at a time when the goal was to move to the second phase of the peace process, there had been an increase in actions by the Israeli government targeting Palestinians.
Erdoğan said Türkiye would continue supporting efforts to establish lasting peace in the region and steps to rebuild Gaza.