Ankara:US President Donald Trump made a telephone call to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday during a dinner of world leaders commemorating the Oct. 29 Republic Day. The call focused on discussions regarding the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) summit taking place this week.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, Erdogan conveyed greetings to Trump from the leaders attending the dinner and mentioned that the 13th summit of the OTS would be held in Ankara. The summit aims to adopt decisions to advance the organization, which plays a crucial role in providing stability and security in Central Asia with its population exceeding 200 million.

Trump extended his wishes for success to Erdogan for the summit. The reception in Ankara marks the hosting of the OTS' 13th summit on Thursday and Friday, under the theme 'Turkic Century Unity in Language, Thought and Deed.' The summit is expected to focus on regional cooperation, enhancing solidarity among member states, and progressing the Turkic World Vision 2040.

The OTS, established in 2009, comprises members including Trkiye, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan. Turkmenistan, Hungary, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), and the Economic Cooperation Organization participate as observers.