Ankara, November 7, 2024 – The Europe Today: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a phone call with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday, congratulating him on his election victory and expressing optimism for renewed cooperation between Türkiye and the United States in the coming years.
In a statement released by the Turkish Presidency on social media platform X, Erdogan conveyed hopes for a productive new phase in U.S.-Türkiye relations, emphasizing the importance of bilateral collaboration on pressing regional and global issues.
Amid challenges in the Middle East, Erdogan highlighted the potential for U.S.-Türkiye cooperation to contribute to regional stability and security, touching on areas of mutual concern such as counter-terrorism, conflict resolution, and economic development. Erdogan’s outreach reflects Ankara’s interest in addressing recent strains in the alliance, including differences over U.S. policies in Syria and Washington’s past support for groups Türkiye views as terrorist organizations.
The conversation between the two leaders underscores their shared interest in resetting the tone of U.S.-Türkiye relations, which have been tested by tensions over defense strategies, Syria policy, and security partnerships. As NATO allies, both nations play crucial roles in regional stability, and their cooperation is seen as essential for managing issues like the refugee crisis and broader counter-terrorism efforts.
Observers view this call as an opportunity for the U.S. and Türkiye to align on strategic priorities, potentially setting a foundation for stronger diplomatic and defense ties.
