Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed his aspiration for a high-level meeting between US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to take place in Turkey.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Erdogan, in a speech following a cabinet meeting, articulated his vision for Turkey to become a hub for peace, hoping that the leaders of these nations could convene in either Istanbul or Ankara. He underscored the significance of such a meeting amidst ongoing tensions.

Erdogan highlighted the recent Russian-Ukrainian negotiations held in Istanbul as a noteworthy achievement, despite the prevailing military escalations. He emphasized the importance of these dialogues as a step towards resolving conflicts in the region.

On the topic of Syria, Erdogan expressed that stability and peace in Syria would have positive implications for its neighboring countries and the broader region. He also spoke favorably of the European decision to lift sanctions on Syria, following statements by President Trump, which he described as transformative for the Syrian issue.

In related developments, Erdogan announced the resumption of flights between Turkey and Syria, with Syrian Airlines and the Turkish carrier Anadolu Jet set to operate regular routes. Meanwhile, the Turkish-mediated negotiations between Russia and Ukraine concluded their second round in Istanbul, with Turkish Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Oncu Ke§ali noting that the talks did not yield any negative outcomes.