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After meeting Pope, Erdogan praises his 'astute stance' on Palestinian issue
Erdogan welcomed Pope Leo's calls for peace and reiterated support for a two-state solution, highlighting Turkey's role as mediator amid regional conflict.
- Meeting in Ankara, Erdogan praised Pope Leo's stance after he arrived shortly after 920, saying `We commend astute stance on the Palestinian issue.`
- Driven by Turkey's stance on Gaza, Erdogan emphasized `Our debt to the Palestinian people is justice, and the foundation of this is to immediately implement the vision of a two-state solution based on the 1967 borders. Similarly, preserving the historic status of Jerusalem is crucial,` Erdogan said.
- During ceremonial stops, Pope Leo urged Ankara to embrace a mediator role, saying `Today more than ever, we need people who will promote dialogue and practice it, with firm will and patient resolve`.
- Erdogan is positioned as a regional mediator, highlighted by talks at the presidential complex and linked to Pope Leo's prior meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Gaza.
- As a crossroads of sensibilities, Turkey counts some 100,000 Christians among an 86 million population, and Tayyip Erdogan hailed its special role as a bridge between East and West.
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