Türkiye's President Tayyip Erdoğan said on Thursday that he welcomed recent steps taken to recognize a Palestinian state by France, Britain and others.
"We find the recent humanitarian reactions coming from Europe, particularly from France and Britain, very valuable. We welcome every step taken toward recognition of the State of Palestine," Erdoğan said.
Speaking in Ankara, Erdoğan said he had called French President Emmanuel Macron to congratulate him on his decision adding that supporting a two-state solution would be the most effective stance against Israel's policies.