On his return from Turkmenistan, Erdogan told reporters that Ankara expects the possibility of discussing the peace plan with US President Donald Trump. “After this meeting with Putin, we hope to have a chance to talk with Mr. Trump. Peace is not far, we can see it,” Erdogan said, referring to his bilateral meeting with the Russian leader on Saturday.
The Turkish president added that the conversation with Putin focused on ongoing conflicts and diplomatic initiatives in which Trump is participating. “We have assessed the contributions that our country can make to peace efforts. We look positively at the dialogue initiated by Mr. Trump,” Erdogan said.
He emphasized that all parties in the peace process clearly understand Ankara’s position. “We mainly talked about war and peace efforts. Mr. Putin, like all other actors, knows very well where Turkey stands on this issue,” the Turkish leader added.
Speaking about regional security, Erdogan warned that the Black Sea should not be considered an arena of rivalry. “It would not benefit either Russia or Ukraine. Everyone needs freedom of navigation and security in the Black Sea,” he concluded.
(Vijesti.ba)
