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Türkiye's President Erdoğan, Lithuanian premier discuss bilateral relations

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a telephone conversation with Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius on Monday to review bilateral relations alongside pressing regional and global developments, according to an official statement from Türkiye's Directorate of Communications.

Anadolu Agency WORLD
Published August 24,2026 06:17 PM
Updated August 24,2026 06:20 PM
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius on Monday discussed bilateral relations as well as regional and global issues in a phone call, said Türkiye's Communications Directorate.

During the call, President Erdoğan wished Sinkevicius success in his new post, which the premier took last month, and expressed his belief that relations between the two countries would continue to grow stronger.

Erdoğan underlined the importance of boosting Türkiye's contacts with Lithuania in all areas in the days ahead, especially in the defense industry.

President Erdoğan noted that Ankara continues to work toward ensuring that the Russia-Ukraine war ends with a lasting peace.

Erdoğan also wished Lithuania success in its upcoming presidency of the Council of the EU, starting next January.