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Putin, Erdogan call for de-escalation in East Jerusalem

Published : 12 May 2021, 15:29

DF News Desk

Protesters run to take cover from tear gas canisters fired by members of Israeli border police following an anti-Israel protest against the violence in Jerusalem, in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, on May 11, 2021. Tension between Israelis and Palestinians has been flaring up over the past few days amid the escalating violence. (Photo by Luay Sababa/Xinhua)

Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan the latest violent clashes in East Jerusalem in a telephone conversation Wednesday, the Kremlin said as reported by Xinhua.

Both leaders expressed deep concern over the ongoing clashes in the region and the rising death toll, urging all parties to "peacefully resolve emerging issues."

They reaffirmed their support for a two-state solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict based on international law, and emphasized the role of the Middle East Quartet (consisting of Russia, the European Union, the United Nations, and the United States) in the negotiating process.

Furthermore, the Turkish leader expressed his deepest condolences to the victims of a school shooting on Tuesday in the Russian city of Kazan that resulted in dozens of casualties.

According to the Kremlin, Putin confirmed that Russia is ready to supply its Sputnik V vaccine against the COVID-19 pandemic to Turkey.

The Russian president also congratulated Erdogan and the Turkish people on the upcoming end of the holy Muslim month of Ramadan.