Dhaka, June 26 -- Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday said that Ankara supports Donald Trump's mediation efforts, continues push for regional peace and stronger NATO defence ties.

Erdogan said that his country welcomes the newly declared ceasefire between Iran and Israel, adding that he expects both sides to "fully comply with my friend (US President Donald) Trump's call unconditionally".

In remarks following a NATO summit in The Hague, Erdogan confirmed that his country had been involved in intense diplomatic efforts from the onset of the recent military hostilities between Israel and Iran, which he said "posed serious risks to the region".

According to TRT Global, he reiterated Ankara's belief that "lasting solutions ...