Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has congratulated British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for his statements over the recognition of a Palestinian state, Reuters reports quoting Erdogan’s office.

Erdogan and Starmer discussed bilateral relations in a phone call, as well as regional and global issues, the Turkish statement said. It added that the Turkish president also emphasised the importance of taking steps to compel Israel to agree to a ceasefire in Gaza and a two-state solution.