By Seda Sevencan
ISTANBUL (AA) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with King Felipe VI of Spain in the Spanish capital Madrid Wednesday, discussing global developments, including the ongoing crisis in the Gaza Strip.
According to Türkiye's Communications Directorate, the meeting focused on bilateral relations, Israeli atrocities in Gaza and regional and global developments.
During the meeting, Erdogan said Türkiye-Spain relations would develop and deepen further.
Erdogan also said that steps to be taken in every field, from expanding their bilateral trade volume to defense industry cooperation, will benefit both nations.
"Noting that the genocidal policies of the Israeli administration in the Palestinian territory must end as soon as possible, President Erdogan stated that the steps taken by Spain in this regard and Spain's support for Palestine are very important and that the international community's increased pressure on Israel can pave the way for lasting peace in the region," the directorate added.
At the meeting, the Turkish president also invited King Felipe to pay a visit to Türkiye as soon as possible.
Erdogan arrived in Spain Wednesday to attend the eighth intergovernmental summit between the two countries.
The two countries will hold the 8th Türkiye-Spain Intergovernmental Summit on Thursday, with talks to be chaired by Erdogan and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.