Erdoğan holds phone call with EU Commission chief
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had a phone conversation with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, as announced by the Presidency's Directorate of Communications.
During the call, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen congratulated President Erdoğan on his re-election as President of Türkiye.
Erdoğan underscored the significance of enhancing cooperation between Türkiye and the European Union to effectively tackle regional challenges.
He highlighted that the path to overcoming the encountered regional challenges lies in bolstering the partnership with the European Union.
Erdoğan further stated that fair treatment towards Türkiye and supporting the perspective of full membership would pave the way for opening new horizons in the bilateral relations.
The phone call between President Erdoğan and President von der Leyen signifies ongoing efforts to maintain dialogue and cooperation between Türkiye and the European Union, with a focus on strengthening their relationship and addressing shared challenges. (ILKHA)