Abu dhabi: Trkiye has taken a step to remove terrorism from both the country's and the region's agenda through its "terror-free Trkiye" initiative, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in a phone call on Sunday.

According to Anadolu Agency, Erdogan said these efforts will continue with determination, as stated by Trkiye's Communications Directorate. Al Nahyan expressed that Ankara's 'terror-free Trkiye' goal will significantly contribute to regional security, and also extended his wishes for a successful completion of the process.

Erdogan also stressed that the strategic partnership between Trkiye and the UAE has yielded positive results in all fields, noting the great potential between the two countries, particularly in the defense industry and emerging technologies.

The Turkish president added that Ankara is closely monitoring the peace negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia launched in Abu Dhabi and will continue supporting endeavors to establish lasting calm in the Caucasus.