Erdogan urges Italy to recognize Palestine in phone call with Meloni

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Wednesday held a phone call with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Report informs via Daily Sabah.

The call focused on bilateral relations and Palestine.

During the call, Erdogan expressed his hope that Italy would join Spain, Norway and Ireland and recognize the State of Palestine, Turkish sources said.

Underlining the importance of ensuring an immediate permanent cease-fire in Gaza, the Turkish president said Ankara's priority is the release of captives and detainees and the uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.