President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held significant meetings in the US for the 80th UN General Assembly. Meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, Erdoğan emphasized the need to strengthen relations between the two countries.

During the meeting, Erdoğan also expressed Turkey's determination to revitalize its relations with the European Union. He stated that cooperation with France should be increased in areas such as energy and defense industry.

Additionally, Erdoğan highlighted Turkey's readiness to continue its mediating role in the peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. He stressed the importance of increasing international pressure for a two-state solution.

Erdoğan congratulated Macron on France's decision to recognize Palestine and emphasized the importance of maintaining communication between Turkey and France on this issue.

Finally, discussions were held regarding the current situation in Syria and the rising xenophobia in Europe. These meetings reinforce Turkey's active role in international diplomacy.