Ankara, October 30 (QNA) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for intensified international efforts to achieve a just solution to the Palestinian issue, urging countries to ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza and launch reconstruction efforts as soon as possible.

Speaking at the opening of the 13th summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in Ankara on Friday, Erdogan stressed the need for greater international contributions to address the humanitarian situation in the Palestinian territory.

He also expressed hope that the latest escalation in tensions with Iran could be resolved through diplomacy rather than military force.

Erdogan said peace and stability in the South Caucasus would create important opportunities for countries in the region and the wider Turkic world.

Turning to the future of the OTS, Erdogan said Turkiye aimed to translate the institutional progress achieved by the organization into tangible benefits during its rotating presidency. (QNA)