French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday that he had discussed the Iran ceasefire talks and the situation in Ukraine with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan.
“I just held a meeting with President Erdogan
First, we discussed the situation in the Near East and Middle East; we called for adherence to the ceasefire and its implementation in Lebanon, for the preservation of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, and emphasized the necessity of a strong, lasting diplomatic solution.
We also addressed the situation in Ukraine and our joint efforts within the framework of the Volunteers Coalition to contribute to the establishment of a just, lasting peace. I stressed that this peace must absolutely align with the principles of the United Nations Charter and be based on strong security guarantees for Ukraine.
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In particular, from the perspective of the European Political Community Summit to be held in Yerevan on May 4, I reiterated France’s support for the peace process that will usher in a new era based on open borders and strengthened regional cooperation in the South Caucasus.
Finally, we agreed on the importance of continuing to deepen our dialogue and bilateral cooperation,” wrote Macron on X.
