Turkish president, Australian premier discuss bilateral ties

ANKARA

In a phone call on Thursday, Turkey’s president and Australian premier spoke about bilateral relations and cooperation at international platforms, an official statement said.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Scott Morrison that Turkey sees Australia as an important partner in the Asia Pacific region and friendly country that has a similar perspective with Turkey on global issues, according to Turkey's Communications Directorate.

The conversation was held upon Morrison's request, the statement noted.