December 15, 2023
1 min read

Biden, Erdogan Discuss Gaza, Sweden’s NATO Bid

The two leaders also discussed the sale of F-16 fighter jets during the phone call, according to the President’s office…reports Asian Lite News

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has held a phone call with his US counterpart Joe Biden, discussing the conflict between Israel and Hamas, bilateral ties, and Sweden’s NATO bid.

Erdogan told Biden during the phone call on Thursday that the “humanitarian tragedy in Gaza must be stopped as soon as possible, that the US withdrawal of unconditional support for Israel can ensure a ceasefire quickly”, the President’s office said.

“It is the historical responsibility of the US to ensure a permanent ceasefire in the region as soon as possible,” Erdogan was quoted by Xinhua news agency as saying.

“The deepening and prolongation of Israel’s attacks may have negative regional and global consequences,” he warned, adding that the most reasonable and permanent solution is to establish an independent, sovereign Palestinian State having territorial integrity, with Jerusalem as its capital, based on the 1967 borders.

The two leaders also discussed the sale of F-16 fighter jets during the phone call, according to the President’s office.

Erdogan said last week that he expected the US Congress to approve the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Ankara before the Turkish parliament can ratify Sweden’s NATO membership bid.

Israel’s conflict with Hamas since October 7 has so far killed 18,787 people and wounded over 50,000 others in the Gaza Strip, the Hamas-run health ministry said on Thursday. About 1,200 people died during the surprise Hamas attack on southern Israel on October 7, according to Israeli figures.

ALSO READ: US Condemns Sudan War Crimes, Ignores Gaza Questions

Previous Story

US Condemns Sudan War Crimes, Ignores Gaza Questions

Next Story

Trump’s Lawyer Giuliani to Skip Defamation Trial Testimony

Latest from -Top News

China Says US Tariff Hikes Violate WTO Rules

China is among the hardest-hit, facing a 34 per cent levy—part of what Washington describes as reciprocal measures aimed at rebalancing trade deficits and curbing unfair trade practices China has strongly condemned

Modi Due in Sri Lanka to Cement Ties

Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha described the visit to island nation as “very important” and likely will set a fresh agenda for bilateral cooperation Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit

India Acts as ‘First Responder’ in Myanmar: Jaishankar

Jaishankar took the opportunity to underscore India’s swift humanitarian response, highlighting Operation Brahma, which was launched to assist those affected by the earthquake. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday expressed India’s
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Ivanka testifies in Capitol Riot probe

Investigators are looking into how the attack, which shut down

US proposes hostage-to-prisoner ratio in Gaza truce talks

The sides have previously said that, if a deal is