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Sánchez and Erdogan Unite for Gaza Aid and Two-State Solution

In Istanbul, Spain and Turkey reaffirm their cooperative efforts on Gaza, Ukraine mediation, and defense ties, with Sánchez urging global social-democrats to address humanitarian crises.

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Recep Tayyip Erdogan y Pedro Sánchez, en una imagen de archivo.
Sánchez conversa con el presidente palestino, Mahmoud Abbas, el pasado 17 de mayo en Bagdad (Irak).

Overview

  • Pedro Sánchez and Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed coordinated efforts to end violence in Gaza, promote a two-state solution, and ensure unrestricted humanitarian aid access.
  • Spain is advancing a UN resolution to assess Israel's compliance with international obligations on Gaza aid and to demand the lifting of the blockade.
  • Erdogan praised Spain's stance on Gaza, while Sánchez highlighted Turkey's crucial mediation role in Ukraine, including recent prisoner exchanges.
  • The two leaders committed to strengthening bilateral economic and defense relations, emphasizing Turkey's strategic importance for Spanish industries.
  • At the Socialist International council, Sánchez called on global social-democrats to reject indifference and act against humanitarian crises in Gaza and beyond.