Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a phone conversation with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Anadolu reported.

The Turkish leader said that Ankara continues with all determination to carry out its efforts to end the war in Ukraine.

The two sides discussed regional issues with a focus on the situation in Ukraine.

The leaders also exchanged views on the state of bilateral Turkish-German relations.

President Erdogan pointed to the importance of strengthening ties between Turkey and Germany and maintaining close cooperation between Ankara and Berlin at all levels.