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Türkiye's Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran on Friday to attend funeral ceremonies for late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, saying Ankara "deeply shares the pain" of the Iranian people and pledging to support regional stability efforts.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the Islamabad MoU takes immediate effect, with Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and the US lifting its naval blockade ahead of Friday's official signing ceremony in Switzerland.Fidan told the prestigious MGIMO university — which counts Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov among its alumni — that the honor recognized the deep bond between Türkiye and Russia, calling diplomacy the only effective tool for resolving regional disputes amid shifting global power dynamics and warning against strategic miscalculation during the transition to a multipolar order.Türkiye's national team is focused on securing a crucial victory against Paraguay in its second Group D match as it seeks to recover from an opening defeat to Australia. Goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır said "the first match was not a final" and the team still has six points to play for.President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he welcomes the agreement reached between Washington and Tehran as an important development for regional stability, urging all parties to refrain from rhetoric and actions that could escalate tensions until the official signing ceremony scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland.

Türkiye's Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran on Friday to attend funeral ceremonies for late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, saying Ankara "deeply shares the pain" of the Iranian people and pledging to support regional stability efforts.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the Islamabad MoU takes immediate effect, with Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and the US lifting its naval blockade ahead of Friday's official signing ceremony in Switzerland.Fidan told the prestigious MGIMO university — which counts Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov among its alumni — that the honor recognized the deep bond between Türkiye and Russia, calling diplomacy the only effective tool for resolving regional disputes amid shifting global power dynamics and warning against strategic miscalculation during the transition to a multipolar order.Türkiye's national team is focused on securing a crucial victory against Paraguay in its second Group D match as it seeks to recover from an opening defeat to Australia. Goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır said "the first match was not a final" and the team still has six points to play for.President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he welcomes the agreement reached between Washington and Tehran as an important development for regional stability, urging all parties to refrain from rhetoric and actions that could escalate tensions until the official signing ceremony scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland.

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Erdoğan, Meloni discuss defense ties and NATO summit

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Erdoğan, Meloni discuss defense ties and NATO summit

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni held a phone call to discuss bilateral relations and regional issues. Erdoğan said Ankara seeks closer cooperation with Italy, particularly in the defense industry, and expressed hope that next week’s NATO summit in Ankara will strengthen allied unity.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Friday held a phone call with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to discuss bilateral relations as well as regional and global issues, Türkiye's Communications Directorate said. During the call, Erdoğan said Türkiye is working to strengthen cooperation with Italy in all areas, particularly the defense industry, and stressed the importance of taking new steps to further boost bilateral ties. He also said Türkiye expects next week’s NATO leaders’ summit in Ankara to strengthen unity among allies.

Context of the call

The call comes amid heightened transatlantic tensions over burden-sharing and recent public disagreements between Trump and Meloni. Despite this, both leaders are expected to attend the July 7-8 summit, where defense spending, support for Ukraine, and industrial production will be key agenda items. Italy has been a key NATO ally in the Mediterranean, and its cooperation with Türkiye has grown in recent years, including in the defense industry and migration management.

Bilateral cooperation

Erdoğan’s remarks reflect Ankara’s broader strategy of strengthening ties with European NATO allies ahead of the summit. Türkiye and Italy have collaborated on defense projects, including naval platforms and aerospace technologies. The two countries also share interests in the Eastern Mediterranean and North Africa. Turkish officials have expressed hope that the Ankara summit will serve as a platform to deepen such partnerships.

Titles :Türkiye Italy Erdoğan Meloni NATO

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