Erdogan Highlights Türkiye's Foreign Policy Success, Calls for EU Cooperation on Syria

On Thursday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan emphasized the effectiveness of Türkiye's foreign policy, particularly in light of recent developments in Syria.

Speaking during a meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Ankara, Erdogan stressed the importance of EU cooperation on key issues such as counterterrorism, Syria"s reconstruction, and institutional reforms, The Caspian Post reports, citing Turkish media.

President Erdogan stated that the recent developments in Syria have shown the accuracy of Türkiye"s humanitarian and ethical foreign policy, emphasizing the need for cooperation with the EU countries on counterterrorism, Syria's reconstruction, and the reform of existing institutions, said the directorate on X.

President Erdogan stated that Ankara and Budapest have the will to strengthen their excellent bilateral relations, which have surpassed 100 years, emphasizing the importance of increasing efforts to raise the trade volume between the two countries to $6 billion.

Erdogan expressed his pleasure in hosting Prime Minister Orban and his delegation on the occasion of the closing ceremony of the 2024 Turkish-Hungarian Cultural Year.

He also stated that they wish to increase cooperation in various fields, particularly in energy.