Türkiye welcomes Trump’s attitude that ‘takes into account its sensitivities’: President Erdogan

Türkiye welcomes Trump’s attitude that ‘takes into account its sensitivities’: President Erdogan

‘I believe my friend Trump and I will bring very different momentum’ to US-Türkiye relations in days to come, says Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Türkiye welcomes US President Donald Trump’s attitude that “takes into account its sensitivities,” Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday, adding they understand each other as two leaders on Syria issue.

“I believe my friend Trump and I will bring very different momentum” to US-Türkiye relations in days to come, Erdogan noted as he returned from a visit to Italy.

The Turkish president noted that he will meet with US President Trump face-to-face at the first opportunity, adding that their phone conversation was “quite cordial, productive, and friendly.”

Calling Israel’s attacks on Syrian territory an attempt to undermine the positive climate that began with the new government in Damascus, Erdogan said Syria’s federal structure is nothing more than a pipe dream with no place in the country’s reality.

On bilateral ties with Italy, he highlighted that Ankara and Rome are exploring cooperation not only in the defense industry but also in high-tech sectors such as aviation and space.

Reciprocal technology transfers between the two countries will strengthen Türkiye’s domestic defense industry and provide Italy with new perspectives and energy, Erdogan added.