Erdogan: Turkey and Israel can transport gas to Europe
After his trip to Ukraine, Erdogan reiterated his belief in synergy with Israel in transporting gas.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Joe Biden and Western countries did not help resolve the crisis between Russia and Ukraine and that there are no European leaders who are suitable to resolve it, as reported today by Turkish media.
The comments came after Erdogan met with Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky in Kiev on Thursday, and reiterated Turkey's offer to mediate in the crisis with Moscow, which was welcomed by Kiev. Erdogan also offered to host a meeting of the leaders of Ukraine and Russia.
Speaking to reporters on his return flight, Erdogan reportedly said he attached great importance to Russian President Vladimir Putin's planned visit to Turkey.
Erdogan also reportedly said Turkey and Israel could work together to transport gas from Israel to Europe, and the two countries would discuss energy co-operation during talks next month.
According to the APE-Turkey, Turkey is trying to improve its strained relations with Israel and other countries as part of an effort launched in 2020. In an apparent move to de-escalate after years of hostility, Erdogan announced the Thursday that the Israeli president Isaac Herzog will visit Turkey in mid-March.
Speaking to reporters on a return flight from Kiev, Erdogan said energy co-operation would be on the agenda during Herzog's visit, adding that Ankara was also in talks to sign a gas deal with Iraq. according to Turkish media.
