Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan over the phone, discussing bilateral ties, as well as regional and global issues, Trkiye’s Communications Directorate said in a statement.

According to Anadolu Agency, Erdogan emphasized the importance of comprehensive normalization in the region and peaceful negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia. He expressed satisfaction with the ongoing contacts between Trkiye and Armenia.

Pashinyan also extended his greetings to Erdogan and the Turkish people for Eid al-Adha, the Muslim festival of sacrifice which will begin on Friday.