Erdogan Urges EU to Strengthen Ties in Call with European Council President

Erdogan Urges EU to Strengthen Ties in Call with European Council President

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called on the EU to take concrete steps to improve relations with Türkiye during a phone conversation with European Council President Antonio Costa on Thursday, CE Report quotes Anadolu Agency

Erdogan emphasized that revitalizing Ankara-Brussels ties serves mutual interests and stressed Türkiye’s role in European security. He also reiterated Ankara’s commitment to a just and sustainable peace in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Discussing Syria, Erdogan welcomed the EU’s decision to suspend some sanctions to aid reconstruction efforts.

Costa described the conversation as "good," highlighting Türkiye as a strategic partner, EU candidate, and NATO ally. He reaffirmed Brussels' commitment to working with Ankara on Ukraine, Syria, and Cyprus peace efforts.

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