Turkish President Erdogan and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Meet in New York

One of the Most Significant Aspects of Erdogan’s Trip to New York

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in New York on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at the Turkish House. This is the second such meeting between Erdogan and an Israeli prime minister since 2008.

A Sign of the Continued Thaw in the Contentious Relationship Between Turkiye and Israel.

The meeting is a sign of the improving relations between the two countries, which have been strained in recent years. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed efforts to reach a normalization agreement between Israel and Saudi Arabia, as well as other regional and international issues.

Turkiye was the first Muslim country to recognize Israel in 1949. However, relations between the two countries have been strained at times, due to a number of factors, including Turkiyes support for the Palestinian cause.

Strategic Depth: It is no coincidence that at a time when the two countries are considering reopening themselves to the world, they are looking at connections between each other as the first priority. It seems that Israel and Turkiye have found their “strategic depth” again.

Importance of Turkish-Israeli Relations

The importance of Turkish-Israeli relations cannot be overstated enough. The two countries have a significant impact on each other’s security, economy and energy.

Bilateral Relations “Our ties are growing stronger,” Netanyahu told Erdogan at the start of their meeting. The two leaders also discussed ways to boost bilateral relations in areas such as trade, tourism, and energy.

I feel the meeting between Erdogan and Netanyahu is a positive development for both Turkiye and Israel. It is a sign of the improving relations between the two countries and could have a positive impact on peace and stability in the Middle East. The importance of Turkiye and Israel can’t be overstated. So vital for both.

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