It is reported RIA Novosti with reference to the office of the Prime Minister of Israel.

“Tonight, Prime Minister Yair Lapid spoke with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan.

During the conversation, President Erdogan congratulated Prime Minister Lapid and wished him well in his new role,” the statement said.

The parties stressed that Israeli-Turkish relations are "of great importance for security, economics and stability in the Middle East."

On July 1, Yair Lapid took office as Prime Minister of Israel.