Turkish, US Presidents Back Diplomacy in Regional Developments

İSTANBUL – (Special Correspondent/Web Desk) – Turkish, US presidents spoke by phone on Wednesday. They talked about the ties between their two countries and the big events happening around the world. Türkiye’s Communications Directorate shared the details of the call.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Donald Trump that the Mecca Joint Defense Alliance is watching the situation closely. He named two areas of concern: the Strait of Hormuz and Yemen.

Erdogan said Türkiye wants a peaceful solution in both places. He made clear that Ankara prefers talks over conflict.

The Turkish leader also said his country is committed to building stronger ties with Washington. He hopes the two sides can work together in all fields.

Ukraine and Russia were also part of the call. Erdogan said Türkiye is ready to help restart peace talks between the two sides. He said the aim is to bring the war to an end.

Trump had a warm message for his Turkish counterpart. He congratulated Erdogan and the Turkish people on Republic Day. This national holiday is one of the most important days of the year in Türkiye.

The US president also sent good wishes for the Organization of Turkic States summit. Türkiye is hosting the event, and Trump wished the country success.

The call shows that the two leaders are keeping the lines open. Both countries have a stake in several global issues, and regular contact helps them stay in step.

For now, Ankara says it will keep pushing for diplomacy. The statement made it clear that Türkiye wants to play a helpful role, whether in the Gulf, in Yemen or in the search for peace in Ukraine.

Observers will now watch to see whether the call leads to new talks or joint steps in the coming weeks.