Macron and Erdogan discuss Middle East ceasefire, Ukraine and bilateral ties in phone call

What did Macron say about the Middle East after the call?

Macron said he and Erdogan discussed the Near and Middle East, called for respect for the ceasefire and for it to be applied in Lebanon, urged protection of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, and stressed the need for a strong, lasting diplomatic solution U.S. News & World R…,Yeni Şafak.

What did Erdogan emphasize in his account of the conversation?

According to Turkey's readout, Erdogan said the process triggered by attacks on Iran had negatively affected the world, that diplomatic efforts had played an important role in the ceasefire process, and that initiatives that could sabotage the ceasefire should not be allowed NTV,Haberler.

Why is Ukraine part of this story?

Macron said the two leaders also discussed Ukraine and efforts to contribute to a just and lasting peace, including work within the so-called Coalition of the Willing and the need for security guarantees consistent with U.N. Charter principles Haber7.com,birgun.net.