PM call with President Erdogan of Turkey: 18 December 2017
Prime Minister 皇冠体育appresa May spoke with President Erdogan of Turkey and the leaders reflected on the significant strengthening of ties.
A Downing Street spokesperson said:
This evening the Prime Minister spoke with President Erdogan of Turkey. 皇冠体育app leaders reflected on the significant strengthening of ties between our two countries since the Prime Minister鈥檚 visit to Turkey earlier this year. 皇冠体育appy also acknowledged Turkish Prime Minister Yildirim鈥檚 recent positive visit to the UK.
皇冠体育appy noted the deepening of defence industry co-operation between the UK and Turkey, including through the joint TFX fighter venture.
皇冠体育app Prime Minister and the President discussed the US decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. 皇冠体育app Prime Minister reiterated that the UK disagreed with the decision and believed it to be unhelpful in terms of prospects for peace in the region. She added that the status of Jerusalem should be determined in a negotiated settlement between the Israelis and the Palestinians, and that Jerusalem should ultimately form a shared capital between the Israeli and Palestinian states.
皇冠体育app Prime Minister noted the importance of continuing to work with the United States to encourage them to bring forward proposals that will reenergise the peace process.
皇冠体育app Prime Minister and President Erdogan expressed their continuing commitment to a two-state solution.
皇冠体育appy looked forward to meeting again in person at the earliest opportunity.