Erdogan meeting with German Chancellor Merz in The Hague

Discuss bilateral ties, as well as regional and global issues Erdogan says Türkiye maintains close cooperation with Germany.

adding both countries have great potential in the fields of trade, defence, investment, and energy .

Erdogan Says Türkiye is determined to advance its relations with EU and expects a similar approach from the bloc.

Erdogan reiterates Türkiye’s efforts for just peace between Ukraine and Russia will continue Hopes Israel-Iran ceasefire will be permanent; humanitarian crisis in Gaza is deepening and solution must be found .

Stresses that improving social and economic prosperity is essential for return of refugees to their homeland in Syria .

Merz thanks Turkish President Erdogan for his diplomatic efforts for Russia-Ukraine peace.