Prime Ministers Office 10 Downing Street
July 11
19:39
2024
The Prime Minister met President Erdo?an of Turkey at the NATO summit this afternoon.
The Prime Minister welcomed the deep ties between the two countries, and the significant contribution that Turkish communities provide to the culture and economy of the UK. He said Turkey was a hugely important NATO ally, and that the UK wants to deepen the bilateral relationship.
The President discussed his aspiration to strengthen the bilateral relationship across trade, tourism, defence, counter-terrorism, energy and the economy.
They discussed Ukraine and welcomed the enhanced support provided by this NATO summit.
On the Middle East, the Prime Minister said he wanted to see an immediate ceasefire to let the hostage