Mahmoud Abbas on Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

Mahmoud Abbas maintains a working relationship with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, frequently engaging in high-level meetings to advance Palestinian political objectives and secure humanitarian support. The Palestinian President has visited Ankara to discuss developments in Gaza, where the focus of their discussions includes an immediate ceasefire and ending the ensuing humanitarian crisis. Abbas has also sought Erdoğan's backing for an international conference to establish a "road map" toward Palestinian statehood, with a call for European recognition, finding common ground in the shared goal of a two-state solution.

This relationship is characterized by mutual diplomatic support, with Erdoğan often reiterating Türkiye's long-standing commitment to the Palestinian cause. Abbas has previously thanked the Turkish leader for hosting Palestinian diplomatic conferences and for his vocal support, including advocating for a Palestinian state on 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. Furthermore, Abbas has pledged to pursue Palestinian unity, which Erdoğan has emphasized is crucial to strengthening the Palestinian position against Israeli actions.