Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone call with Democratic Republic of the Congo President Félix Tshisekedi.
The two leaders discussed bilateral relations between Türkiye and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as regional issues, according to a statement from the Directorate of Communications published on Türkiye-based social media platform NSosyal.
Erdoğan said Türkiye would continue taking steps to expand its multifaceted cooperation with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Investment, trade, the defense industry and security were highlighted in this context.
Erdoğan also said Türkiye supports efforts to establish lasting peace in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Türkiye is ready to make the necessary contribution to creating a constructive environment for implementing existing agreements.