Ankara: The Turkish president underlined Trkiye's commitment to eliminating terrorism in the region during separate phone calls with the Iraqi prime minister and Azerbaijani president.

According to Anadolu Agency, in a phone call with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that Ankara aims to permanently eradicate terrorism from the region. Erdogan emphasized that the 'Terror-Free Trkiye' process is being carried out with great care. He stressed that Trkiye will continue to take decisive steps and remain vigilant against attempts to undermine this process. The two leaders also discussed regional and global issues, highlighting the ongoing development of relations through cooperation in various areas, primarily the Development Road, based on mutual benefit.

In a separate phone call with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Erdogan reiterated that the process initiated with the goal of a 'Terror-Free Trkiye' will contribute to clearing the region of terrorist groups. He noted that the successful completion of the process will strengthen regional security. Aliyev acknowledged the significance of Trkiye's achievements in this process and expressed satisfaction with the progress made, hoping for its successful completion.

The call with Aliyev also addressed Trkiye-Azerbaijan bilateral relations, as well as regional and global issues. Erdogan affirmed that Trkiye will continue to advance its relations with Azerbaijan in all areas, and reiterated Ankara's support for efforts aimed at establishing lasting peace in the South Caucasus.