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PM call with President Erdoğan of Türkiye: 28 May 2023

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke to Turkish President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄŸan to congratulate him on his re-election.

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke to Turkish President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄŸan this evening to congratulate him on his re-election.

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp Prime Minister reiterated the strong relationship between the United Kingdom and Türkiye, as economic partners and close Nato allies.

He reflected on Türkiye’s ongoing recovery from the devastating earthquakes earlier this year and pledged the UK’s continued solidarity with the Turkish people.

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp leaders agreed to continue working closely together to address shared challenges.

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Published 29 May 2023