By Serdar Dincel
ISTANBUL (AA) - Türkiye and Iran should beef up their cooperation in the fight against terrorism, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told his Iranian counterpart Mesoud Pazeshkian in a meeting on Friday in Azerbaijan.
Erdogan and Pazeshkian's meeting came on the sidelines of a summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) in the Azerbaijani city of Khankendi, during which they also discussed bilateral ties and regional issues, Türkiye's Communications Directorate said on X.
Erdogan highlighted the need to turn the current de facto ceasefire between Iran and Israel into lasting stability, stressing the importance of resolving disputes through dialogue and negotiation.
He also expressed Ankara's readiness to take on responsibilities to promote peace, including serving as a mediator if required.
Advancing bilateral relations in all areas, particularly in trade, would benefit both countries, the Turkish president added.