Turkish president, Italian premier discuss bilateral ties

By Berk Ozkan

ISTANBUL (AA) – The Turkish president and Italian prime minister discussed bilateral relations in a phone call, Turkish authorities said on Friday.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Giuseppe Conte discussed steps to improve relations between the two countries and regional developments, Turkey’s Communications Directorate said in a statement.

According to the statement, Erdogan said that Turkey values relations between Ankara and Rome, and when the coronavirus outbreak allows both countries would like to hold a third intergovernmental summit in Turkey.