UPDATE - Turkish President Erdogan meets with counterparts on sidelines of Islamic-Arab summit

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By Esra Tekin

ISTANBUL (AA) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday met with several of his counterparts on the sidelines of an extraordinary Organization of Islamic Cooperation-Arab League summit in Qatar

Erdogan met separately with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani on the margins of the meeting.

During his meeting with al Sudani, Erdogan said their cooperation against terrorism will continue and bilateral ties will be strengthened in various areas.

In the meeting with bin Salman, Erdogan vowed that Türkiye will continue to stand by countries targeted by Israeli aggression.

In addition, Erdogan met with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud as well as with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa.

Meeting with his Somali counterpart, Erdogan urged the global community to raise its voice to ensure uninterrupted access to humanitarian aid for Palestine, stressing the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza, which has been under Israel's attacks for almost two years.

Meeting with his Syrian counterpart, the Turkish president highlighted the importance of preserving Syria's unity and solidarity as well as the SDF fulfilling its deal with Damascus made on March 10.

Erdogan also held a meeting with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and they discussed bilateral relations as well as regional and global issues.

President Erdogan said Israel’s attack on Qatar is unacceptable and that Ankara stands alongside Qatar.

He underlined that Israel’s attack aims to undermine peace negotiations, that continuing talks under any circumstances would be beneficial, and that Türkiye will continue to support mediation efforts.