Erdogan announces reaching an understanding with Trump regarding peace in Gaza.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that he reached an understanding with U.S. President Donald Trump on how to achieve a ceasefire and lasting peace in the Gaza Strip and the rest of the Palestinian territories, following talks at the White House yesterday, Thursday.

Erdoğan's office quoted his statements to reporters in a text published today, Friday: "Our meeting was extremely important in terms of expressing the will to end the massacres in Gaza. Trump emphasized during the meeting the necessity of ending the fighting in Gaza and reaching a lasting peace."

Erdoğan's office added, "We clarified how to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza and all of Palestine, and then achieve lasting peace. An understanding was reached in this regard... We said that the two-state solution is the optimal formula for achieving lasting peace in the region, and the current situation cannot continue."

The Turkish president praised the warm reception he received from Trump and his team, describing his visit as wonderful, pointing to the volume of trade between Turkey and the United States and its clear potential, as the goal of both countries is to reach $100 billion.

He added, "We held our discussions with President Trump in a friendly, constructive, and fruitful atmosphere, and our relationship with Mr. Trump has been very good since the past."

He went on to say, "We saw once again at the United Nations General Assembly that Israel is becoming isolated due to its injustices and crimes against humanity."

He noted that the number of countries that recognized Palestine has exceeded 150, and that there is a need for the international community to act decisively to ensure that this is reflected on the ground.

He pointed out that "the Palestinian issue has become more known today than yesterday, and the cries of those with a living conscience are troubling Israel today more than before."

He also stated that the participation of Syrian President Ahmad al-Shara in the United Nations General Assembly is extremely important to enhance the international legitimacy of the new Syrian government.

The Turkish president also emphasized that his country's approach to Mediterranean resources is clear, saying, "We will take our share and work with our neighbors on the basis of mutual benefit."