“During a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump, we exchanged views on bilateral issues, as well as on the safe zone, which is planned to be established east of the Euphrates,” Erdogan wrote on his Twitter.

He noted the importance of mutual steps to further strengthen relations between Turkey and the United States.

“I wish that our joint efforts continue to restore peace, prosperity and stability to our region, first of all, in a safe zone in the north of Syria,” the Turkish president emphasized.

Earlier, trump said that he had discussed with Erdogan the question of a ceasefire in Syria.

In addition, the telephone talks were held by the heads of the US and Turkish Defense Mark Esper and Hulusi Akar.