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Erdogan – Criticized Trump by Telephone over Venezuela

Published January 6, 2026, 10:01
Erdogan – Criticized Trump by Telephone over Venezuela

A telephone conversation took place on Monday between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and US President Donald Trump, focusing on Venezuela, according to Erdogan. During the call, Erdogan conveyed Turkey’s concerns, stating that “Venezuela should not be dragged into instability.” He said that Turkey will continue to support the people of Venezuela, emphasizing that the goal is peace, prosperity, and development for the country. The Turkish President also referred to the close cooperation between Turkey and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, particularly in times of difficulty. Turkey maintains that it is acting with a view to stability and avoiding further destabilization in the Latin American country.