Press release

PM call with Turkish President Erdogan: 28 August 2019

Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke with Turkish President Erdogan.

• From: Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street and The Rt Hon Boris Johnson
• Published: 28 August 2019

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

The Prime Minister spoke to Turkish President Erdogan this afternoon. The Prime Minister updated President Erdogan on the G7. On Iran, the two leaders agreed that it was vital to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

On Syria, the Prime Minister and President condemned the recent attacks by the Assad regime on civilians in Idlib. They expressed concerns regarding the humanitarian situation and discussed the need for the regime and Russia to adhere to their commitments under international law.

Published 28 August 2019