ISTANBUL

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin over phone that his country will continue to contribute to peace processes, Türkiye's Communications Directorate said.

During the conversation, the two leaders also discussed bilateral ties, regional and global issues. Erdogan underscored that Türkiye maintains its efforts to end tensions in the region.

Erdogan said their goal is aimed to enhance cooperation in many spheres, particularly expanding bilateral trade volume.