UN chief thanks Turkish president over efforts for peace

Baku, March 13, AZERTAC

In a phone call on Sunday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres discussed regional and global developments, particularly the war between Russia and Ukraine, Anadolu Agency reports.

"Turkiye is making great efforts to achieve a cease-fire in the Russia-Ukraine war and to re-establish peace. It is also working hard on the issues of humanitarian aid and evacuations," Erdogan told Guterres, according to a Turkish Communications Directorate statement.

The UN chief thanked Erdogan for his initiation to mediate between Russia and Ukraine, his efforts to contribute to peace, and his diplomatic push.