Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine war and necessary steps with US President Donald Trump.

The Turkish leader made this statement at a joint press conference with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico recently. He said, "Trump previously expressed his desire to end the Russia-Ukraine war. We will discuss it and take steps accordingly."

Erdogan also said, "International sanctions on Syria must be lifted in order to start reconstruction efforts."

In addition, regarding the recent ceasefire agreement in Gaza, the Turkish president said, "All stages of the agreement should be fully implemented and humanitarian aid should be delivered to the valley uninterrupted."

He also noted, "Turkey is committed to the establishment of an independent, sovereign Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital."

At a press conference, Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico said his country "supports Turkey's desired full membership in the European Union (EU) as soon as possible."