Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has revealed that he reached an understanding with his US counterpart, Donald Trump, on how to achieve a ceasefire and lasting peace in Gaza and Palestine. Erdoğan stated that Trump realizes the current situation cannot continue, according to global media reports.
The comments came during an address to reporters aboard the presidential plane while returning from Washington, D.C., following his participation in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meetings in New York and his meeting with Trump on Thursday.
“We discussed the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza and the situation in Syria. I support Trump’s vision for global peace, and there is an agreement to stop the bloodshed,” Erdoğan said. He added, “We affirmed that the two-state solution is the formula for lasting peace, and that the current situation cannot continue. Trump is also aware of this.”
Erdoğan continued, “We saw again at the UN General Assembly that Israel is starting to become isolated because of its injustice and crimes against humanity.” He described his discussions with the US President at the White House as taking place in a “friendly, constructive, and fruitful atmosphere.”
The Turkish President stressed that his meeting with Trump was extremely important in demonstrating a desire to end the Israeli massacres in Gaza, noting that Trump expressed the necessity of achieving a lasting peace.
Erdoğan stated that he first explained to Trump the steps needed to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza and across Palestine, followed by permanent peace, and indicated that they reached a consensus on this matter.
He reiterated, “We affirmed that the two-state solution is the formula for lasting peace, and that the current situation cannot continue. Trump is also aware of this.”
Erdoğan pointed out that the number of countries recognizing Palestine has exceeded 150 nations, and stressed the need for the international community to act decisively to ensure this is reflected on the ground. He also remarked that “the Palestinian cause is more recognized today than yesterday, and the cries of those with a living conscience are alarming Israel more than before.”
The Turkish President praised the warm reception he received from Trump and his team, calling his visit “wonderful.”
