The Turkish president expressed Ankara’s readiness to support renewed diplomatic efforts between Russia and Ukraine, while also discussing developments in the Strait of Hormuz and Yemen.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, focusing on bilateral relations, developments in the Middle East and the war in Ukraine, according to a statement from the Turkish presidency.

During the call, Erdogan discussed the Mecca Joint Defence Alliance, developments in the Strait of Hormuz and Yemen, and the possibility of reviving diplomatic efforts between Russia and Ukraine.

Erdogan calls for stronger US-Turkey relations

The Turkish president emphasised the importance of further developing bilateral relations ahead of the 100th anniversary of their establishment in 2027.

Erdogan said Ankara would continue working to strengthen cooperation with Washington across all sectors.

Middle East developments and the Mecca defence alliance

Turning to regional developments, Erdogan briefed his US counterpart on Turkey’s position regarding the situation in the Middle East.

According to the Turkish presidency, Erdogan said Turkey was closely monitoring developments in the Strait of Hormuz and Yemen within the framework of the Mecca Joint Defence Alliance and was seeking a diplomatic resolution.

Turkey ready to support renewed Russia-Ukraine diplomacy

Addressing the war between Russia and Ukraine, Erdogan expressed Turkey’s readiness to support the revival of diplomatic negotiations between the two countries, with the aim of bringing hostilities to an end.

The Turkish president reiterated Ankara’s willingness to contribute to renewed diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the conflict.

Trump congratulates Erdogan ahead of Turkish Republic Day

During the conversation, Trump extended his congratulations to Erdogan and the Turkish people ahead of Turkish Republic Day on October 29, which marks the founding of the Republic of Turkey.

The US president also congratulated Erdogan on the successful organisation of the Summit of the Organisation of Turkic States.