Erdogan to Raise Gaza at UN General Assembly, Plans Talks with Trump and Syria’s al-Sharaa

📷Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan greets the audience during the Teknofest Blue Homeland event at the Naval Shipyard Command in Istanbul, Turkey, August 28, 2025. Teknofest, the country's largest aerospace and technology festival, is expanding this year to showcase Turkey's naval capabilities and advanced technologies in a special maritime-themed edition. REUTERS/Murad Sezer

Ankara, Sept 21, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday he will raise the issue of Israel’s actions in Gaza at the United Nations General Assembly, describing them as “massacres,” and voiced hope that broader recognition of Palestine would accelerate efforts toward a two-state solution.

Speaking to reporters before departing for New York, Erdogan said he would also discuss trade and defense industry cooperation with U.S. President Donald Trump. He added that he plans to meet Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa during his trip.

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