The historic visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog will be a "new turning point" in relations, Erdogan told a joint news conference.
"Our common goal with Israel is to revive the political dialogue between our countries based on common interests, respect for mutual sensitivities," he said.
Expressing his appreciation for his Israeli counterpart’s visit to Turkey, Erdogan said strengthening the ties with Israel is of great importance for regional stability and peace as well as for the two countries.
The Turkish president also expressed to his Israeli counterpart the importance of reducing the tensions in the region and the significance of preserving the vision of a two-state solution.
"It is in our hands to contribute to the re-establishment of a culture of peace, tranquility, and coexistence in our region,” Erdogan noted.
He went on to say: "It will also be easier for us to deal with the issues on which we disagree as long as we can enhance our bilateral cooperation and regional dialogue through a positive agenda."
