Ankara:Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and French President Emmanuel Macron engaged in a phone conversation to discuss bilateral relations, as well as regional and global issues, as announced by Trkiye's Communications Directorate.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, during the conversation, Erdogan emphasized the need for the next United Nations secretary-general to have the vision and experience necessary to reestablish the organization as a hub of multilateralism and to implement essential reforms effectively.

The term of the current United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, is set to conclude on December 31, 2026. During the call, Erdogan extended an invitation to Macron to attend the COP31 Leaders' Summit in Trkiye. Macron also took the opportunity to congratulate Erdogan on Republic Day, as noted by the Communications Directorate.