Eastern Mediterranean and Aegean were among the topics discussed by Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and German Chancellor Angela Merkel in a teleconference.
According to a statement from the Turkish presidency, Erdogan and Merkel discussed bilateral relations and regional issues. They also discussed the issue of the Eastern Mediterranean and the Aegean, and according to the statement, Tayyip Erdogan said that Turkey continues to take a constructive stance on this issue.
On the issue of Libya, the Turkish President said that it is a priority for the new government to receive a vote of confidence and that the political process in Syria must continue in order to find a solution.
During the communication, Tayyip Erdogan said that he attaches great importance to the continuation of regular contact and dialogue with the German Chancellor.
The Turkish President recalled the issue of updating the customs agreement with the EU, as well as the agreement on immigration. He argued that Turkey is the only country providing assistance in the voluntary repatriation of Syrian refugees, but that EU financial support was also needed.
Regarding the pandemic, the Turkish President told his German counterpart that Turkey is resolutely continuing the fight against the pandemic and that the return to normalcy has already begun in the country after the start of the vaccination, expressing the hope that the tourist season will begin in April. security.
