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Leaving the long bitterness behind, there is a hint of good relations between Turkey and France. Initiatives to repair personal ties between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and French President Emmanuel Macron have also been noted. Meanwhile, letters from the two leaders have been distributed. In his letter, the French president called the Turkish president “dear Taipei.” Al Jazeera News.
Macron was the target of Erdogan’s attacks last year on various issues, including insulting Islam. He also advised the French president to take a mental health test. However, the recent correspondence between the two leaders is seen as proof of the fading of tensions between the two countries.
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevl ুত t Cavusoglu told local media on Friday that Erdogan had sent a letter to the French president on New Year’s Eve. He expressed his condolences for the multiple attacks in France last year. In response to that letter, Macron sent a ‘very positive’ letter this week. In a letter addressed to the Turkish president, “Dear Tayyib”, the French president expressed interest in attending the meeting. Cavusoglu said that President Macron had noted the importance of Turkey for Europe. He expressed his desire to meet with our president in the near future and to build a positive relationship.
According to Turkish officials, the letter refers to regional issues such as the fight against terrorism, Syria and Libya, and mutual understanding in exchange for a partnership in the field of education. The French president’s office did not provide details, but confirmed that the letter had been sent. Paris says they are now waiting for a clear response from Ankara. The letter comes as Turkish officials are facing EU sanctions for carrying out natural gas exploration off the Mediterranean coast of Cyprus.
Ittefaq / SR
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