Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and newly elected Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a phone call on Tuesday to discuss enhancing bilateral relations and addressing key regional and global developments.

According to a statement from the Turkish Presidency, the leaders exchanged views on bolstering the institutional framework governing Türkiye-Iran relations, emphasizing political, economic, and security collaboration. The conversation underscored the importance of maintaining close dialogue to navigate pressing issues in the Islamic world and promote regional stability.

President Erdoğan congratulated President Pezeshkian on his recent election victory and extended warm Eid al-Adha greetings, expressing hopes that the sacred holiday would bring peace and prosperity to both countries and the wider Muslim ummah. The call, one of the first high-level diplomatic engagements between Ankara and Tehran since Iran’s presidential election, highlighted the enduring significance of Türkiye-Iran ties in fostering regional cooperation.

Both leaders affirmed their intent to deepen bilateral engagement across various sectors in the coming period, reinforcing the strategic partnership between the two nations amidst evolving regional dynamics. (ILKHA)