Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the US-Iran talks on ending war and the situation in Ukraine in a phone call today with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
According to Qatar News Agency, following the call, Macron wrote on X platform that they began by discussing the situation in the Middle East. They called on all parties to respect the ceasefire and ensure its implementation in Lebanon, and stressed the importance of reaching a strong and lasting diplomatic solution while respecting freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan highlighted the diplomatic efforts supported by his country and other relevant nations in achieving a ceasefire during the US-Israeli war with Iran. Erdogan emphasized strengthening relations between France and Turkiye by exploring cooperation opportunities in various fields, particularly defense industries.
Regarding the Israeli attacks on Lebanon, Erdogan stressed the need to prevent any attempts to disrupt the ceasefire process and affirmed that Turkiye would continue to support it. He also emphasized the importance of launching the second phase of the Gaza peace plan and maintaining the momentum achieved.
The discussions between the two leaders also included ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz in accordance with international law, developments in Syria, support for the peace process in the Caucasus, and efforts to achieve lasting peace between Ukraine and Russia, including reviving negotiations between them.