ANKARA: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman engaged in a phone conversation on Friday, focusing on bilateral ties and broader regional and global concerns.

According to Anadolu Agency, Erdogan reiterated Turkey's ongoing support for Palestine and expressed satisfaction with the decision of Western countries to lift sanctions against Syria. The discussion also included Erdogan congratulating bin Salman on the successful Hajj season this year, along with extending his greetings for Eid al-Adha to the Saudi crown prince.