Prime Ministers Office 10 Downing Street
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke to President of Trkiye, Recep TayyipErdo?an, this afternoon about the conflict in Gaza following Hamas terror attack.
The Prime Minister welcomed the opportunity to speak to PresidentErdo?anat this critical time, as an influential regional partner and NATO ally.The leaders shared their concerns about the risk of violence spreading in theregion and agreed to work together to mitigate against further escalation.
The Prime Minister updated on the UKs military deployments to the region, which provide surveillance capabilities and offer a platform to support humanitarian operations if needed.
The Prime Minister reaffirmed the UKs support for Israels right to defend itself following last weeks abhorrent attack, noting that Hamas does not represent the Palestinian people. They discussed the importance of facilitating humanitarian aid to Gazaand taking all reasonable measures to protect civilians caught up in the violence.
The leaders also agreed to work together with international partners to reinvigorate the Middle East Peace Process and bring about a peaceful and lasting res