Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and US President Donald Trump discussed bilateral relations and regional and global developments during a phone call, the Turkish presidency said in a statement on Wednesday.

During the conversation, Erdoğan reaffirmed Türkiye’s commitment to strengthening ties with the United States ahead of the centenary of diplomatic relations between the two countries next year. He also expressed a desire to expand cooperation across various fields.

The two leaders also discussed developments in the Strait of Hormuz and Yemen. Erdoğan said the Makkah Joint Defense Alliance was closely monitoring the situation and working to help resolve the problems through diplomatic means.

Turning to the war between Russia and Ukraine, Erdoğan said Türkiye was ready to contribute to efforts to revive the diplomatic process and help bring the conflict to an end through negotiations.

Trump, meanwhile, congratulated Erdoğan and the Turkish nation on the occasion of Türkiye’s Republic Day and wished success to the upcoming summit of the Organization of Turkic States.

The call comes amid ongoing regional tensions and international efforts to address conflicts through diplomacy. (ILKHA)