Turkish president, Malaysian premier discuss bilateral ties, regional, global developments
According to a statement made by the Presidency’s Communications Directorate, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone call with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday.
- Türkiye
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 05:52 | 05 March 2026
- Modified Date: 05:56 | 05 March 2026
Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday discussed bilateral ties, as well as regional and global developments, in a phone call.
Erdoğan said that the cooperation between Türkiye and Malaysia is progressing at an excellent level in all areas and that efforts are ongoing to further strengthen the ties, according to Türkiye's Communications Directorate.
The Turkish president also said that Türkiye is closely monitoring the conflict environment that began in Iran and has spread across the region, warning that a "prolonged conflict could lead to more difficult challenges for the region."
Erdoğan added that Türkiye is working to re-engage in diplomacy, and that peace-focused contacts with leaders will continue.
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