Erdogan and Trump discuss Syria and Gaza

The situation in Syria and in the Gaza Strip, as well as the work of the Board of Peace were the focus of a phone call between the Turkish and U.S. presidents, Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Donald Trump, the Turkish leader’s office reported.

"The leaders discussed bilateral relations between Turkey and the United States, the current situation in Syria, and the work of the Gaza Board of Peace," the statement reads.

Apart from that, the presidents discussed "trade relations, in particular, in the defense sector."

Erdogan said that his country will continue efforts to strengthen cooperation between Turkey and the U.S. and that it is in the interests of both countries to develop relations in all spheres. He noted that Turkey attaches great significance to the strict implementation of the agreement on ceasefire and the integration in Syria and is keeping a close eye on this process in coordination with the U.S. and Syrian authorities.

The Turkish leader stated that he hopes for a fruitful work of the Gaza Board of Peace.