Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Tuesday discussed regional and global issues, as well as the bilateral relations in their first face-to-face meeting held on the margins of the 81st UN General Assembly.
During the meeting, President Erdogan said relations between the two nations were strengthening in all areas, according to a statement issued by Türkiye's Communications Directorate.
Erdogan expressed his belief that cooperation could be further advanced through steps in several areas, particularly the defense industry and trade.
Noting Israel's aggression in the region, Erdogan said Tel Aviv had repeatedly demonstrated through its actions that it does not seek peace in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, stressing the importance of pressure from the international community.
He said tensions were rising in Iran and Ukraine and that reaching an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz could help restart the negotiation process.
President Erdogan said a state of deadlock prevailed over Ukraine, adding that attacks targeting Turkish or foreign commercial vessels in the Black Sea were making the situation even more complicated.
The Turkish leader said no formula regarding Cyprus would produce results unless the sovereign equality and international status of the Turkish Cypriots were recognized.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek, his chief adviser Akif Cagatay Kilic and other officals attended the meeting.
