Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at the NATO summit in Ankara that a two-state solution is the only path to lasting peace in the Middle East, and that ensuring quiet in Gaza and Lebanon is a collective duty.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated at the NATO summit in Ankara that a two-state solution is the only path to lasting peace in the Middle East, and that ensuring quiet in Gaza and Lebanon is a collective duty. The remarks were made during the summit's plenary session.
The statement comes about an hour after Erdogan praised President Donald Trump's 'determined stance' on U.S.-Iran peace efforts at the same summit, as The Zioneer reported at 12:31 Jerusalem. That earlier bulletin noted Erdogan's appreciation for Trump's efforts to advance peace with Iran.
Erdogan has consistently advocated for a two-state solution in recent weeks. In a statement on Monday, he said sustainable peace cannot be achieved without a Palestinian state, as The Zioneer reported on June 29. He has also expressed hope that the U.S.-Iran agreement will lead to regional stability, and has called for Israel to not derail the accord.
The remarks reinforce Turkey's position as a key regional actor pushing for a diplomatic resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the broader regional tensions. No immediate response from Israeli officials has been reported.
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