President Erdoğan and Macron Hold Phone Conversation

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron. The meeting addressed bilateral relations between the two countries, as well as regional and global issues. According to a statement from the Presidency's Directorate of Communications, the discussion focused on the development of relations between Turkey and France and a detailed evaluation of issues on the common agenda. It was noted that the two leaders discussed steps to enhance cooperation. Emphasis on the territorial integrity of Syria During the conversation, President Erdoğan highlighted the importance of preserving Syria's territorial integrity and sovereignty. Erdoğan expressed his satisfaction with France's decision to reopen its embassy in Syria in this context. Additionally, President Erdoğan emphasized the need to create sustainable conditions to facilitate the return of Syrian refugees to their home country. He underlined the importance of international cooperation in these efforts and stated that greater contributions are needed in reconstruction and revitalization processes. Call for international cooperation Erdoğan noted that efforts to ensure the return of Syrian refugees are ongoing and stressed the necessity of establishing the required infrastructure and conditions for Syrians to stay safely in their homeland. He emphasized the importance of the international community taking responsibility in this matter. Describing Turkey's efforts to maintain peace and stability in the region, Erdoğan stated that all parties should support the return and resettlement processes of Syrians. Message of cooperation in bilateral relations Another significant topic of the meeting was the bilateral relations between Turkey and France. The two leaders agreed on developing existing areas of cooperation and implementing new joint projects. It was noted that the meeting created a positive groundwork for the future of relations between the two countries. Erdoğan and Macron expressed a consensus in increasing cooperation on both regional and global issues. In this context, the goal is for the two countries to maintain closer contact at economic, political, and diplomatic levels.