Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, have discussed bilateral relations and regional and global developments in a phone call.

During the call on Monday, Erdogan welcomed the understanding reached between Iran and the United States, saying Türkiye is ready to provide all possible support to help ensure the process ends peacefully, according to the Turkish Communications Directorate.

He also underlined the need to be cautious of those seeking to sabotage the talks.

Erdogan said that the new period should be used to take steps that strengthen regional peace and stability, adding that Türkiye would continue to work towards that goal.

The Turkish president also said Ankara would maintain efforts to improve trade, financial and energy cooperation with Iran.

‘Positive, constructive atmosphere’

Last week, Tehran and Washington signed a memorandum of understanding laying the groundwork for a 60-day round of negotiations, after nearly 40 days of fighting that was followed by weeks of an inconclusive and oft-breached ceasefire.

The first high-level direct meeting between US and Iranian officials concluded early on Monday at the Lake Lucerne Summit in Burgenstock, Switzerland.

The 100-minute first round of talks brought together the two countries’ chief negotiators, US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, under Qatari and Pakistani mediation.

Qatar and Pakistan said the discussions had taken place in a “positive and constructive atmosphere” and resulted in “encouraging progress” towards ending the war in Lebanon and easing pressure on Iran’s economy.