Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul to discuss the Gaza conflict, security issues, and plans to boost bilateral trade to US$10 billion by 2030.
ISTANBUL: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi raised the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the importance of strengthening Malaysia-Turkiye strategic ties during a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan here yesterday.
He said the 30-minute meeting also gave the two leaders an opportunity to exchange views on security and geopolitical developments in Syria and Lebanon, which continue to require serious attention from the international community.
Ahmad Zahid said he conveyed Malaysia’s concern over the ongoing conflict in Gaza, particularly its impact on regional stability, civilian safety and the humanitarian situation in affected areas.
