Turkish president, TRNC premier speak over phone

By Berk Ozkan

ISTANBUL (AA) - The Turkish president and Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) prime minister discussed a variety of issues over the telephone late Saturday, according to the Turkey's Communications Directorate.

In a statement, the directorate said Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Ersin Tatar discussed bilateral relations, regional issues, cooperation in the fight against COVID-19 and flights between two countries -- which will resume July 1.

* Writing by Fahri Aksut in Ankara.