The warfare in Gaza topped the agenda as Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Iran's Ebrahim Raisi met in Ankara.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated he and his Iranian counterpart agreed to keep away from steps that might threaten the soundness of the Center East, throughout a go to to Ankara by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.
At a press convention after Wednesday's assembly, Erdogan stated the pair had mentioned an finish to Israel's “inhumane” assaults on Gaza and the crucial for a simply and lasting peace within the area.
“We agreed on the significance of refraining from steps that may additional threaten the safety and stability of our area,” he stated, including that in addition they agreed to proceed cooperation in opposition to cross-border threats.
Al Jazeera's Sinem Koseoglu, reporting from Ankara, stated the primary agenda of the assembly was Israel's ongoing warfare in Gaza.
“Nobody expects the 2 leaders to cease what is going on in Gaza, however no less than what they purpose for is to include the escalation, the rising disaster within the area, particularly in Yemen, within the Crimson Sea areas,” stated Koseoglu .
“President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi stated they’re dedicated to the combat in opposition to terrorism,” he added.
Turkey, which has been vocal in its condemnation of Israel's assaults on Gaza, has referred to as for a direct cease-fire and backed authorized steps to have Israel tried for genocide.
Nevertheless, Ankara has maintained its commerce ties with Israel, drawing criticism at dwelling and in Iran.
Iran leads what it calls the “axis of resistance” that features Hamas, Yemen's Houthis, and different Shiite Muslim teams within the area which have confronted Israel and its Western allies.
In an indication that the warfare in Gaza threatens to unfold to the broader area, the US and the UK have struck Yemen in response to Houthi assaults on ships within the Crimson Sea.
The Houthis stated their assaults within the busy waterway are focusing on ships with ties to Israel and can proceed so long as the warfare in Gaza continues.
Erdogan condemned the US and UK assaults on Yemen and referred to as them a disproportionate use of power.
Raisi accused the US of supporting what he referred to as Israel's crimes in opposition to Palestinians in Gaza and repeated his name for Muslim nations to chop ties with the “Zionist regime.”
“What is going on in Palestine and Gaza is a criminal offense in opposition to humanity … and the US and the West assist these crimes,” he stated on Wednesday.
“Chopping financial and political ties with this regime can actually have an effect on the Zionist regime to finish its crimes.”
Turkey and Iran have had difficult ties attributable to many points, together with the Syrian civil warfare.
Ankara-backed rebels have been making an attempt to oust Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, whereas Tehran helps his authorities.
Just lately, Turkey has taken steps to enhance ties with Damascus.
