Turkiye to persist in contributing to peace process, President Erdogan tells Putin

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin over phone that his country will continue to contribute to peace processes, Turkiye’s Communications Directorate said, Anadolu Agency reports. During the conversation, the two leaders also discussed bilateral ties, regional and global issues. Erdogan underscored that Turkiye maintains its efforts to end tensions in the region. Erdogan said their goal is aimed to enhance cooperation in many spheres, particularly expanding bilateral trade volume. READ: Turkiye’s Erdogan reiterates Russia’s right to self-defence after Ukraine’s long-range missile attack