RAMALLAH, November 14, 2026 (WAFA) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has reaffirmed Turkey's commitment to continuing diplomatic efforts to build international support for recognizing the State of Palestine and securing the Palestinian people's legitimate rights.

Erdoğan made the remarks in a message sent to President Mahmoud Abbas on the occasion of the 38th anniversary of the declaration of Palestinian independence.

“We consider it our historic duty to stand against all forms of injustice and oppression suffered by the Palestinian people and to defend the two-state solution, which is the only path to achieving a just and lasting peace, with the strongest possible voice in all international forums,” Erdoğan said.

He stressed that the ultimate goal is the establishment of an independent, sovereign and geographically contiguous Palestinian state, with East Jerusalem as its capital, based on the 1967 borders.

Erdoğan also wished President Abbas continued good health and well-being, and the Palestinian people peace, prosperity and a bright future.

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