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Erdoğan and Trump discuss regional tensions and bilateral ties
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with U.S. President Donald Trump about relations between their countries and international issues.
They discussed developments around the Strait of Hormuz and in Yemen, where Erdoğan said Türkiye was pursuing diplomatic solutions.
Erdoğan also called for renewed diplomacy between Russia and Ukraine and said Türkiye was ready to support efforts to end the war through talks.
The call comes as Türkiye and the United States approach the 100th anniversary of their relations next year, and Erdoğan said he would keep working to deepen cooperation.
Trump congratulated Erdoğan and the Turkish people on Republic Day and wished success for the Organization of Turkic States summit.
Türkiye said it would continue its diplomatic efforts on the regional issues discussed.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke by phone on October 28, 2026.
They discussed Türkiye-U.S. ties and regional and global issues, including the Strait of Hormuz, Yemen and the Russia-Ukraine war.
Erdoğan said Türkiye was working to resolve regional problems through diplomacy.
He also said Türkiye was ready to support efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war through diplomacy.
Trump congratulated Erdoğan and the Turkish people on Republic Day and wished success for the Organization of Turkic States summit.
- Who
- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and U.S. President Donald Trump.
- What
- They spoke by phone about bilateral ties and regional and global issues.
- When
- October 28, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- They discussed Türkiye-U.S. relations and developments involving the Strait of Hormuz, Yemen and the Russia-Ukraine war.
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- Participants
- Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Donald Trump
- Call date
- October 28, 2026
- Issues discussed
- Türkiye-U.S. ties, the Strait of Hormuz, Yemen and the Russia-Ukraine war
- Anniversary
- Türkiye-U.S. relations are due to reach their 100th anniversary next year
- Occasion
- Trump congratulated Erdoğan and the Turkish people on Republic Day, October 29