Statement on President Erdoğan’s meeting with President Raisi of Iran

Statement on President Erdoğan’s meeting with President Raisi of Iran

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in Uzbekistan for the 16th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization, met with President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran.

During the meeting, the humanitarian crisis caused by Israel's attacks on Gaza and the steps to be taken to find a solution, as well as bilateral relations between Türkiye and Iran and regional issues, were discussed.

President Erdoğan stated during the meeting that ending Israel's attacks would promote peace in the region and around the world and that the Organization of Islamic Cooperation should strive to reach a fair solution at the upcoming extraordinary summit.

Underlining that Türkiye is ready to resolve the issue by assuming responsibility as a guarantor, President Erdoğan expressed that the Islamic world should take a joint stance and increase pressure on Israel.