The call addressed the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine war.
President Erdoğan expressed his pleasure over the successful exchange of war prisoners between Russia and Ukraine, carried out after a long period of preparation, as well as over the functioning of the Istanbul agreement, finalized with the contributions of the United Nations.
Stressing that an extension to the mechanism, due to expire in November, would be of common benefit, President Erdoğan added that works are underway for the uninterrupted export of Russian fertilizer and grains as well.
Drawing attention to the need for the de-escalation of tensions in order to pave the way for favorable developments, President Erdoğan said that steps, particularly as regards the incorporation of various Ukrainian areas into Russia, are expected of Moscow in a bid to facilitate the process.
Asking Russian President Putin to give a second chance to the negotiations, President Erdoğan underscored that Türkiye stands ready to assume a facilitating role.
