Turkish, Israeli presidents talk over phone - China.org.cn

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Israeli counterpart Isaac Herzog held a phone conversation on Monday, the Turkish Communications Directorate said in a statement.

Erdogan congratulated Herzog on his inauguration as president and the two leaders discussed bilateral ties and regional issues, according to the statement.

Erdogan said there is a high potential for cooperation between the two countries in various fields, particularly in energy, tourism and technology.

He added that the international community expects a permanent and comprehensive two-state solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict within the framework of UN resolutions, noting the settlement of the conflict would improve the Turkey-Israel ties.