Erdoğan, Trump Discuss Ties, Venezuela, Gaza
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Türkiye was removed from the F-35 project in 2019 and later sanctioned over its purchase of Russia’s S-400 missile system. Since Trump’s return to office, both NATO allies appear willing to resolve the dispute.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and US President Donald Trump spoke by phone on Monday, Türkiye’s Communications Directorate said.
The two leaders discussed bilateral relations, defense industry cooperation, trade, the war in Gaza, and developments in Venezuela. They also exchanged views on other regional and global issues.
Earlier, Erdoğan said he raised concerns about the US operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his transfer to the United States.
Erdoğan said he warned Trump that violations of sovereignty and international law could create serious global consequences. He stressed that Venezuela should not be pushed into instability or chaos.
Speaking after a cabinet meeting, Erdoğan said force should not replace law, warning that such actions lead to crises and conflict. He added that Türkiye seeks stability and acts in the interests of both its own people and the Venezuelan people, noting long-standing friendly ties with Venezuela.
US forces carried out strikes in Caracas on Saturday, ending Maduro’s 12-year rule. On Monday, Maduro pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking charges in a New York court.
Erdoğan also said he believes Trump will allow Türkiye to rejoin the F-35 fighter jet programme. He described Türkiye’s removal from the programme as unfair and said readmission is necessary.
Türkiye was removed from the F-35 project in 2019 and later sanctioned over its purchase of Russia’s S-400 missile system. Since Trump’s return to office, both NATO allies appear willing to resolve the dispute.
The two leaders discussed bilateral relations, defense industry cooperation, trade, the war in Gaza, and developments in Venezuela. They also exchanged views on other regional and global issues.
Earlier, Erdoğan said he raised concerns about the US operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his transfer to the United States.
Erdoğan said he warned Trump that violations of sovereignty and international law could create serious global consequences. He stressed that Venezuela should not be pushed into instability or chaos.
Speaking after a cabinet meeting, Erdoğan said force should not replace law, warning that such actions lead to crises and conflict. He added that Türkiye seeks stability and acts in the interests of both its own people and the Venezuelan people, noting long-standing friendly ties with Venezuela.
US forces carried out strikes in Caracas on Saturday, ending Maduro’s 12-year rule. On Monday, Maduro pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking charges in a New York court.
Erdoğan also said he believes Trump will allow Türkiye to rejoin the F-35 fighter jet programme. He described Türkiye’s removal from the programme as unfair and said readmission is necessary.
Türkiye was removed from the F-35 project in 2019 and later sanctioned over its purchase of Russia’s S-400 missile system. Since Trump’s return to office, both NATO allies appear willing to resolve the dispute.
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