Scholz and Erdogan will discuss Middle East issues and the war in Ukraine in Istanbul – Reuters.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz plans to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul on October 19. It is planned to discuss the situation in Ukraine and the Middle East at the meeting.

Türkiye is an important partner for Germany on issues of migration and the Ukrainian crisis, the German government said. Negotiations are also ongoing on migration policy and cooperation on repatriation.

German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz confirmed the continuation of arms supplies to Israel. A corresponding decision was made by the government, which will ensure further supplies to Israel in the future.