Erdogan Urges Lifting of Sanctions on Syria in Talks with Italian PM Meloni

Ankara,  The Gulf Observer: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has underscored the urgent need for international support to aid Syria’s reconstruction efforts during a phone call with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

In their discussion, the two leaders focused on the ongoing crisis in Syria, with President Erdogan advocating for the lifting of sanctions on the war-torn nation. He urged Italy to take a leading role in facilitating this process, emphasizing the potential benefits of such measures for regional stability and humanitarian relief.

The conversation also touched on strengthening bilateral relations and addressing key regional and global challenges. Erdogan highlighted the robust economic partnership between Türkiye and Italy, noting that the two nations achieved a bilateral trade volume of $32 billion in 2024. He expressed optimism about further enhancing this figure through expanded collaboration, particularly in strategic sectors such as defense and energy.

Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation across various fields and addressing shared challenges on the global stage, signaling a strong partnership between Türkiye and Italy in tackling pressing international issues.

The dialogue marks another step in bolstering ties between the two nations while addressing critical humanitarian and geopolitical concerns.