France says to continue dialogue with Turkey on fight against terrorism

PARIS, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- French President Emmanuel Macron spoke by telephone with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Elysee said on Tuesday.

"On Syria, the Head of State recalled his wish to continue the very close dialogue with Turkey on the fight against terrorism and the search for an inclusive political solution for peace, stability and unity of the country," the Elysee said in a statement.

The French president also expressed concerns about the situation of Loup Bureau, a journalism student held in Turkey, hoping that he could be back in France as soon as possible.

According to the statement, the two leaders agreed to speak again next week on this last subject.