Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call to discuss Türkiye-Russia relations, developments in Syria, and broader global and regional matters, according to a statement from the Turkish presidency.

During the call, President Erdoğan reaffirmed Türkiye’s commitment to a fair and lasting solution in Syria while emphasizing the need to uphold Syria’s territorial integrity. He underscored the importance of engaging in diplomacy and called on the Syrian regime to participate actively in the political solution process.

Addressing the recent developments in Syria, Erdoğan highlighted the critical importance of avoiding harm to civilians and ensuring that Syria does not become a source of greater instability. He stressed Türkiye's ongoing efforts to restore calm in the region.

Erdoğan also reiterated Türkiye’s firm stance against the PKK terrorist organization and its extensions, stating that Türkiye remains determined to combat groups exploiting the evolving situation in Syria.

The conversation reflects both leaders' shared concerns about regional stability and their respective roles in addressing the complex dynamics in Syria. (ILKHA)