Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban met during the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, discussing various topics including bilateral ties and Israel's assault on Palestinians, the Turkish Communications Directorate reported.

The discussion also touched upon the ongoing situation in the Ukraine conflict, Türkiye's relationship with the European Union, and NATO's expansion efforts.

Erdogan emphasized the collective responsibility to prevent Israel's actions in Gaza, where thousands of Palestinians have lost their lives amid widespread destruction and displacement. He stressed the importance of not overlooking the plight of innocent Palestinian civilians.

Reiterating Turkey's commitment to peace in all conflicts, Erdogan affirmed the country's determined steps toward this goal.

He expressed confidence in the continued growth of relations between Türkiye and Hungary across multiple sectors, spanning from the economy to defense, energy, and transportation. (ILKHA)