PM call with President Erdogan of Turkey: 18 December 2017
Prime Minister Theresa May spoke with President Erdogan of Turkey and the leaders reflected on the significant strengthening of ties.
A Downing Street spokesperson said:
This evening the Prime Minister spoke with President Erdogan of Turkey. The leaders reflected on the significant strengthening of ties between our two countries since the Prime Minister’s visit to Turkey earlier this year. They also acknowledged Turkish Prime Minister Yildirim’s recent positive visit to the UK.
They noted the deepening of defence industry co-operation between the UK and Turkey, including through the joint TFX fighter venture.
The Prime Minister and the President discussed the US decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. The Prime Minister reiterated that the UK disagreed with the decision and believed it to be unhelpful in terms of prospects for peace in the region. She added that the status of Jerusalem should be determined in a negotiated settlement between the Israelis and the Palestinians, and that Jerusalem should ultimately form a shared capital between the Israeli and Palestinian states.
The Prime Minister noted the importance of continuing to work with the United States to encourage them to bring forward proposals that will reenergise the peace process.
The Prime Minister and President Erdogan expressed their continuing commitment to a two-state solution.
They looked forward to meeting again in person at the earliest opportunity.