Turkish President Discusses Regional and Global Issues with UN Chief

Erdogan told Guterres that “the Syrian conflict has reached a new phase, managed with composure,” stressing that “Türkiye’s greatest desire is for Syria to avoid further instability and civilian casualties.”

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres by phone for the first time during a National Security Council meeting on Thursday, discussing regional and global issues, Türkiye's Communications Directorate said on Thursday.

Erdogan told Guterres that “the Syrian conflict has reached a new phase, managed with composure,” stressing that “Türkiye’s greatest desire is for Syria to avoid further instability and civilian casualties,” according to a readout issued by the directorate following their talks, The Caspian Post reports, citing Turkish media.

“At this stage, the Syrian regime must urgently engage with its own people to work towards a comprehensive political solution,” the Turkish president emphasized.

He asserted that Ankara has been striving hard to de-escalate tensions, protect civilians, and pave the way for the political process, vowing that it will continue to do so.