Türkiye's Erdoğan, Italy's Meloni discuss bilateral ties, regional issues by phone
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Friday, discussing Türkiye–Italy bilateral relations as well as regional and global issues.
- Türkiye
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 07:58 | 03 July 2026
- Modified Date: 08:02 | 03 July 2026
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Friday held a phone call with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to discuss bilateral relations as well as regional and global issues, Türkiye's Communications Directorate said.
During the call, Erdoğan said Türkiye is working to strengthen cooperation with Italy in all areas, particularly the defense industry, and stressed the importance of taking new steps to further boost bilateral ties, according to a statement the Communications Directorate posted on US social media platform X.
Erdoğan also said Türkiye expects next week's NATO leaders' summit in the Turkish capital Ankara to strengthen unity among allies, the statement added.
Meloni is expected to attend the summit, set to take place on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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