Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan participated virtually in a high-level summit with U.S President Donald Trump, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa. The meeting, held remotely, focused on regional stability, counterterrorism, and humanitarian crises.
Erdoğan reiterated Türkiye’s commitment to a stable and peaceful Syria, pledging support for Damascus in its fight against terrorist groups like ISIS (Daesh) and offering Turkish assistance in securing prisons housing ISIS militants. He also welcomed Trump’s recent decision to lift sanctions on Syria, calling it a “historic step” that could pave the way for renewed international investment.
Turning attention to Gaza, Erdoğan condemned the worsening humanitarian crisis and urged immediate efforts to break the cycle of violence. He emphasized Türkiye’s continued role in seeking peace and stability in the region.
Notably, Erdoğan reaffirmed Ankara’s role as a peace facilitator in the Russia-Ukraine war, advocating for the immediate commencement of ceasefire negotiations. This comes just one day before the anticipated May 15 summit in Istanbul between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian representatives, which could mark a critical turning point in the conflict.
