Ankara:Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and U.S. President Donald Trump engaged in a discussion focusing on the bilateral relations between Turkey and the United States, as well as a range of regional and international issues.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, this conversation took place during a phone call as reported by the Turkish Presidency’s Directorate of Communications.

Erdogan emphasized the commitment of both nations to further develop their relations and enhance cooperation in all fields, particularly as they approach the centenary of Turkish-American relations next year. The call also touched upon mutual defense commitments, with Erdogan highlighting their close monitoring of developments in the Strait of Hormuz and Yemen, and their efforts to resolve these crises through diplomatic channels.

Furthermore, Erdogan expressed Turkey’s readiness to support diplomatic processes aimed at resolving the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. During the conversation, President Trump extended congratulations to Erdogan and the Turkish populace on the occasion of Republic Day, celebrated on October 29th.