Erdoğan and Trump discuss Middle East, Yemen, and Ukraine

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Donald Trump Mecca Joint Defence Alliance Russia-Ukraine war Strait of Hormuz

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump to discuss bilateral relations and several global security issues. The leaders addressed the importance of strengthening US-Turkey cooperation ahead of the 100th anniversary of their diplomatic relations in 2027.

Regarding regional stability, Erdoğan briefed Trump on Turkey’s monitoring of developments in the Strait of Hormuz and Yemen through the Mecca Joint Defence Alliance, emphasizing a preference for diplomatic resolutions. The conversation also covered the Russia-Ukraine war, with Erdoğan expressing Turkey’s readiness to support renewed diplomatic efforts to end the conflict.

During the call, Trump extended congratulations to Erdoğan and the Turkish people on the occasion of Republic Day. He also expressed well wishes for the upcoming summit of the Organization of Turkic States.

Entities

Abdel Fattah el-Sisi · Donald Trump · Hakan Fidan · Justice and Development Party · Mecca Joint Defense Alliance · Recep Tayyip Erdoğan · Republican People's Party · Turkey · Turkish Presidency · United States · Yeni Parti · Özgür Özel

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[● 7 SOURCES] Turkey has been excluded from the SAFE European defense program. www.iefimerida.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · odelalis.gr · www.usay.gr · www.paraskhnio.gr · +2 more
[● 5 SOURCES] Özel accused Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan of retreating from permanent Turkish positions. odelalis.gr · www.paraskhnio.gr · seleo.gr · www.ekriti.gr
[● 6 SOURCES] The SAFE defense program has a value of 150 billion euros. www.iefimerida.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · www.usay.gr · www.paraskhnio.gr · seleo.gr · +1 more
[● 9 SOURCES] The agreement between Greece and Egypt has gained international acceptance. www.iefimerida.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · odelalis.gr · www.usay.gr · www.paraskhnio.gr · +3 more
[● 8 SOURCES] Özgür Özel criticized the AKP government's foreign policy management. www.iefimerida.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · odelalis.gr · www.usay.gr · www.paraskhnio.gr · +2 more
[● 7 SOURCES] Turkey provides F-16 aircraft for airspace protection in the Baltic countries. www.iefimerida.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · odelalis.gr · www.usay.gr · www.paraskhnio.gr · +2 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Turkish automotive industry could face negative impacts from potential European Parliament legislation. www.iefimerida.gr
[● 9 SOURCES] The Turkey-Libya maritime memorandum is criticized and not accepted by many Europeans. www.iefimerida.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · odelalis.gr · www.usay.gr · www.paraskhnio.gr · +3 more
[● 12 SOURCES] Erdogan and Trump discussed bilateral relations, the Middle East, and the war in Ukraine. www.lamiareport.gr · bankwars.gr · www.larissapress.gr · www.sbctv.gr · www.dnews.gr · +7 more
[● 12 SOURCES] Turkey monitors the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and Yemen via the Mecca Joint Defence Alliance. www.lamiareport.gr · bankwars.gr · www.larissapress.gr · www.sbctv.gr · www.dnews.gr · +7 more
[● 12 SOURCES] Erdogan expressed readiness to support renewed diplomatic efforts between Russia and Ukraine. www.lamiareport.gr · bankwars.gr · www.larissapress.gr · www.sbctv.gr · www.dnews.gr · +7 more
[● 15 SOURCES] Trump wished success for the Organization of Turkic States summit. haberinyildizi.com · www.lamiareport.gr · bankwars.gr · www.larissapress.gr · www.sbctv.gr · +10 more