PM call with President Erdo臒an of T眉rkiye: 22 July 2025
The Prime Minister spoke to the President of T眉rkiye Recep Tayyip Erdo臒an yesterday evening.
The Prime Minister spoke to the President of T眉rkiye Recep Tayyip Erdo臒an yesterday evening.
The two leaders looked ahead to today鈥檚 International Defence Industry Fair in Istanbul, where their Defence Ministers have taken the next step towards signing a multi-billion-pound export deal of UK-built Typhoon jets to T眉rkiye.聽
The Prime Minister added that once fully finalised, this enhanced military co-operation will strengthen NATO鈥檚 collective defences and keep us safer during uncertain times, as well as sustaining 20,000 UK jobs and driving growth.聽
Turning to the Middle East, they discussed the intolerable situation in Gaza and underlined the urgent need for more aid and an urgent ceasefire, in order to pave the way for a two-state solution and a secure future for Palestinians and Israelis.
They reiterated their concern about the recent violence in Syria, and agreed that the ceasefire must hold.
The Prime Minister thanked the President for T眉rkiye鈥檚 convening role in the upcoming talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul today, as well as the discussions due to take place on Iran鈥檚 nuclear programme later this week.