(ANSA) - BRUSSELS, MARCH 19 - "In view of the European Council next week, the President of the European Council Charles Michel and the President of the European Commission Ursulavon der Leyen held a videoconference today with the Turkish President Erdogan".
This was reported by the community executive.
"The situation in the Eastern Mediterranean was discussed, including the upcoming talks for a solution in Cyprus, and the state of progress of EU-Turkey relations - specifies the note - The EU underlined the importance of a sustained reduction in escalation and a further strengthening of confidence to enable a more positive agenda ".
"The presidents also exchanged views on the situation of Syrian refugees hosted in Turkey, as well as on the wider regional situation, including Libya and Syria," the statement added.
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