President Erdogan and President Trump discuss bilateral relations and regional stability

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and United States President Donald Trump held a phone conversation on October 28, 2026, to address key bilateral and international issues. The discussion focused on strengthening Turkey-US relations, which are approaching their centenary in 2027, as well as the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine and regional tensions in the Middle East.

A central topic of the dialogue was the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, signed in August 2026 by Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan. President Erdogan briefed his American counterpart on Turkey’s active monitoring of developments in the Strait of Hormuz and Yemen within the framework of this defense pact, emphasizing a preference for diplomatic solutions to regional conflicts. Furthermore, the leaders explored potential pathways for restarting diplomatic processes to end the conflict in Ukraine.

The Turkish presidency stated that Ankara remains committed to deepening its cooperation with Washington across all sectors. While no specific next steps were announced, the call underscores the continued importance of the strategic partnership between the two nations as they look toward the 2027 anniversary.