Erdogan supported Trump on Ukraine

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed support for US leader Donald Trump's position on resolving the conflict in Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of considering Turkish interests in this matter, reports Anadolu Agency.

"We also support [Trump's] vision of peace, especially between Russia and Ukraine. We welcome that his position takes into account Turkey's concerns as well," Erdogan told journalists.

The Turkish leader revealed details of his interaction with the American president, noting that he regularly maintains contact with Trump through "telephone diplomacy." Erdogan characterized these conversations as "very friendly, sincere, and productive," which creates a foundation for strengthening bilateral relations.

"Relations between our two countries have deep roots. We have many topics to discuss and many steps to take. Therefore, our ministries continue to work on organizing a meeting that will determine the course of Turkish-American relations. The schedule for this meeting is also being worked out," the Turkish president explained.

Erdogan expressed confidence that with his "friend Trump" they would be able to give bilateral ties "a completely different momentum."

The Turkish leader also noted the alignment of positions on the Syrian issue: "On Syria, we also see that as two leaders we understand each other. Of course, we will continue to seek compromises on a reasonable basis in those areas where our opinions differ. We are both leaders who believe that we can overcome issues perceived by some circles as risks through dialogue and diplomacy."

Journalists were interested in a possible personal meeting between the two presidents, given circulating rumors about Trump's planned visit to Gulf countries in May with a possible subsequent visit to Turkey. Erdogan confirmed that work on organizing such a meeting is being conducted at the level of relevant ministries.