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PM Lapid Speaks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

Israel - Prime Minister's Office

17.08.2022

Prime Minister Yair Lapid spoke this evening, with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

The two leaders thanked one another for the recent development of bilateral relations following dialogue between them and reciprocal visits by the two foreign ministers.

Prime Minister Lapid and President Erdogan congratulated one another on the decision to restore full diplomatic ties and return ambassadors and consuls general to Israel and Türkiye.

The Prime Minister and the President agreed that this latest development is an important additional level in the strengthening of relations that will lead to many achievements, especially in the fields of commerce and tourism. This will be reflected in the resumption of Israeli flights to Türkiye and the upcoming convening of the Joint Economic Commission in Israel in September.

The leaders emphasized the great importance of Israel and Türkiye for maintaining regional stability.



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