Turkey is mounting an intensive diplomatic push on multiple fronts, buoyed by Trump’s warm ties with Turkish President Erdogan.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reaffirmed Turkey’s close alliance with Pakistan, calling PM Shehbaz Sharif his “dear brother,” even as Indians protested Ankara’s backing for Islamabad post-Operation Sindoor.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan met online with U.S. President Donald Trump, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, state-owned Anadolu news agency reported on Wednesday.

In this handout photo released by Turkish Presidency, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, right, shakes hands with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy during their meeting at the Presidential palace in Ankara,

Trump’s Middle East trip comes amid a heady few days for Turkey, with news the PKK would disarm and as it is set to host delegations from Russia and Ukraine.

Turkey is deploying all-out diplomatic efforts to secure a Russia-Ukraine deal, to ease Syria's relations with the West and facilitate Iranian nuclear talks, its diplomatic standing burnished by Donald Trump's approval.

Celebi Aviation's security clearance was revoked by Indian authorities following tensions with Turkey after Operation Sindoor. The company has denied any political affiliations or Turkish ownership.