Spain stands firm against Israeli genocide in Palestine, just like Turkey – Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez

Spain stands firm against Israeli genocide in Palestine, just like Turkey – Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated on Friday that delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza is their top priority, expressing hope that joint efforts will help end the oppression in Palestine.

According to a statement from the Turkish Communications Directorate, Erdoğan made these remarks during a meeting with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez at the Dolmabahçe Presidential Office in Istanbul.

The statement added that President Erdoğan praised Spain’s “firm” and “honorable” stance against the Israeli genocide in Gaza.

Regarding Turkey’s bid for European Union (EU) membership, President Erdoğan said, “There has been no deviation from Turkey’s goal of joining the EU, and constructive steps from the EU are expected to revive this process.”

He also noted that Ankara’s efforts to end the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia are continuing. Erdoğan described the prisoner exchange issue, discussed during Istanbul negotiations between the two sides, as “an important confidence-building step.”

He further emphasized, “This opportunity to end the war must not be wasted.”

The Turkish President mentioned that Turkey and Spain are working to further increase bilateral trade and will continue to collaborate in multiple sectors, including defense and transportation.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated that Spain stands firm, like Turkey, against the ongoing Israeli genocide in Palestine.