ISTANBUL

Turkey’s president discussed bilateral relations and regional issues with his Ukrainian counterpart in a phone call on Sunday.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Vladimir Zelenskiy that Turkey will continue to develop its strategic cooperation with Ukraine in all areas, including security, defense, tourism, and trade, according to a statement by Turkey’s Communications Directorate.

He congratulated Zelenskiy on the 30th anniversary of Ukraine's independence.

Erdogan also thanked the Ukrainian leader for Kiev’s “immediate and comprehensive support ” in Turkey’s fight against the recent forest fires in the country.

*Writing by Merve Berker