Turkish President Erdogan, NATO chief discuss latest developments in peace process between Ukraine, Russia

Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Mark Rutte agree on close coordination, Türkiye's key role in Ukraine peace process, 'as one of NATO’s most important' members

By Esra Tekin

ISTANBUL (AA) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Tuesday evening discussed the latest developments in the peace process between Russia and Ukraine in a call made by Rutte, said Türkiye's Communications Directorate on Turkish social media platform NSosyal.

"NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his way back from a summit with the US President (Donald Trump) and EU leaders," said the directorate.

Erdogan and Rutte agreed on close coordination and Türkiye's key role in the Ukraine peace process, "as one of NATO’s most important" members, said the statement.

The Turkish president and Rutte also underscored Ankara's important role in Black Sea security.

During the call, the two leaders also discussed viable and sustainable security guarantees.

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