In a recent phone call, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and French President Emmanuel Macron focused on strengthening international cooperation and bilateral relations. Their conversation covered the selection of a new United Nations Secretary-General and the upcoming COP31 Summit, which Türkiye will host.
Erdoğan highlighted the importance of choosing a UN leader with the vision and experience necessary to enhance the organization’s role in global diplomacy and push forward institutional reforms. The two leaders discussed the selection process for the next UN Secretary-General and emphasized the need for bolstered multilateral cooperation to tackle global challenges.
Erdoğan extended an invitation to Macron to attend the COP31 Leaders Summit, underscoring the significance of continued international collaboration on climate change issues. The summit represents a critical opportunity for nations to engage on pressing environmental matters.
Additionally, Macron took the opportunity to congratulate Erdoğan on Türkiye’s Republic Day, which is celebrated on October 29. This gesture reflects the ongoing diplomatic engagement between Türkiye and France, focusing on global governance and strengthening their bilateral ties.