Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan engaged in a phone conversation with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis today, addressing a spectrum of global and regional matters alongside the bilateral relations between Türkiye and Romania.

According to a statement released by the Turkish presidency, the call underscored the imperative need to bolster the high-level dialogue between the two nations. Erdoğan emphasized the potential benefits of establishing a High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council mechanism between Türkiye and Romania to facilitate this objective.

Additionally, the discussion encompassed President Iohannis’ candidacy for the position of NATO Secretary General. Erdoğan emphasized the significance of electing a Secretary General who would effectively safeguard the security and interests of NATO members in the face of prevalent global and regional challenges, notably terrorism. He stressed the importance of the next Secretary General in fortifying the Alliance’s unity, upholding the spirit of solidarity, and prioritizing its core role in defense and security-related consultations.

The dialogue between the two leaders underscores Türkiye's commitment to fostering constructive relationships with its allies and contributing to collective security efforts within the NATO framework. (ILKHA)