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President Erdoğan and President Trump Hold Phone Conversation on Turkey-U.S. Relations and Global Issues

On October 28, 2026, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with U.S. President Donald Trump. The conversation addressed Turkey-U.S. relations, regional developments, and the Russia-Ukraine war. Trump congratulated Erdoğan on Turkey’s Republic Day and expressed hope for the success of the Turkish State Organizations Summit.

The call took place on October 28, 2026, and was reported by both Turkish and U.S. outlets. The discussion covered Turkey-U.S. relations, regional and global developments, and the Russia-Ukraine war. One source noted that developments in the Gulf and Yemen were also part of the conversation. The Turkish outlet, Yeni Şafak, stated that Trump congratulated Erdoğan on Republic Day, while the Armenian outlet, Aks.am, did not mention this detail. The Armenian outlet only reported the basic fact of the phone call, while the Turkish outlet provided more context on the topics discussed.

Where Sources Diverge

One article mentions the conversation included three critical issues, while the other only states it was a phone conversation.

yeni-s-afak

The discussion covered Turkey-U.S. relations as well as regional and global developments. Developments in the Gulf and Yemen, along with the Russia-Ukraine war, formed one of the three critical topics discussed in the meeting.

aks-am

President Erdoğan held a phone conversation with U.S. President Trump.

One article mentions the conversation included the Russia-Ukraine war, while the other does not.

yeni-s-afak

Developments in the Gulf and Yemen, along with the Russia-Ukraine war, formed one of the three critical topics discussed in the meeting.

aks-am

President Erdoğan held a phone conversation with U.S. President Trump.

One article mentions the conversation included the Gulf and Yemen, while the other does not.

yeni-s-afak

Developments in the Gulf and Yemen, along with the Russia-Ukraine war, formed one of the three critical topics discussed in the meeting.

aks-am

President Erdoğan held a phone conversation with U.S. President Trump.

One article mentions the conversation included the Republic Day, while the other does not.

yeni-s-afak

U.S. President Trump congratulated Erdoğan and the Turkish people on the Republic Day.

aks-am

President Erdoğan held a phone conversation with U.S. President Trump.

Sources

IndependentAkşamOct 28, 10:53 PM
President Erdoğan Spoke with Trump

President Erdoğan held a phone conversation with U.S. President Trump.

IndependentYeni ŞafakOct 28, 10:51 PM
President Erdoğan Met with U.S. President Trump: Three Critical Issues on the Table

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump by phone. The discussion covered Turkey-U.S. relations as well as regional and global developments. Developments in the Gulf and Yemen, along with the Russia-Ukraine war, formed one of the three critical topics discussed in the meeting. U.S. President Trump congratulated Erdoğan and the Turkish people on the Republic Day. Trump also expressed his hopes for the successful conclusion of the Turkish State Organizations Summit.