Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday he welcomed recent steps taken by France, Britain and other countries to recognize a Palestinian state, Reuters reported, BTA reported.
"We find the recent humanitarian reactions coming from Europe, particularly France and Britain, very valuable. "We welcome any step taken towards recognizing the state of Palestine," Erdogan said.
In Ankara, the Turkish president said he had called French President Emmanuel Macron to congratulate him on his decision, adding that supporting a two-state solution would be the most effective stance against Israel's policies.
He pledged to work to increase pressure on the Israeli government in the coming days to prevent a humanitarian disaster in Gaza, the state-run Anadolu Agency reported.
"Our priority is delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza. "We must do whatever is necessary to stop this oppression," the Turkish head of state stressed.
He added that no one can remain silent in the face of the atrocities in Gaza, where, in his words, "children are dying of hunger and civilians seeking food are being deliberately shot."