Macron, Erdogan Hold Talks on Middle East Tensions and Ukraine Conflict

PARIS, April 11 – French President Emmanuel Macron announced Saturday that he engaged in diplomatic talks with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan regarding ceasefire negotiations involving Iran and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Taking to social media platform X, Macron outlined the key topics covered during their conversation, focusing primarily on Middle Eastern tensions and the war in Eastern Europe.

“We initially discussed the situation in the Middle East, and called for all parties to respect the ceasefire and to make sure this applies to Lebanon, and for all parties to respect the freedom of navigation in the Straits of Hormuz, and we highlighted the importance of getting a strong and lasting diplomatic solution,” Macron posted on X.

The diplomatic exchange between the French and Turkish leaders comes amid heightened international efforts to address regional conflicts and maintain stability in critical shipping lanes.