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Erdogan tells Trump he welcomes peace efforts, but Israel must stop attacks for their success
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleTurkish President Tayyip Erdogan told US counterpart Donald Trump in a phone call earlier today that Turkey welcomed efforts to reach peace in the region, but that Israel must stop its attacks for efforts to be successful, the Turkish presidency said.
In a statement, the presidency says Erdogan told Trump in a call requested by the US side that Turkey would continue to support peace initiatives in the region and contribute to Trump’s vision for global peace.
It also says the two discussed bilateral ties, adding that Erdogan stressed the importance of taking steps to boost their cooperation, namely in the defense industry.
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