Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had a phone conversation Wednesday evening with his outgoing Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani to discuss the "various regional and international issues" the two countries have in common.
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Erdogan praised Rouhani's efforts over the past eight years to "deepen the strategic relations" between Ankara and Tehran and said that "Iran plays a vital role in resolving regional problems."
The Turkish president emphasized the need for future cooperation anv vowed to "continue to work together to resolve the crises, including in Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan."
Rouhani, who is slated to leave office on Aug. 5, also emphasized Turkey and Iran's critical role in resolving problems in the region. "We have excellent ties with Turkey … and we are committed to cooperating on issues affecting the Muslim world, and helping resolve regional problems through dialogue and negotiations," he said.
