According to information from the presidential sources, the telephone conversation between Erdogan and Trump highlighted bilateral issues and the recent developments in Syria, highlighting the importance of supporting the political process and highlighting the joint commitment to combat all forms of terrorism.
During the meeting Erdogan, Turkey's maintaining close relations with strategic partners reaffirmed his desire. The two leaders agreed that the US decision to withdraw from Syria would be implemented in a way that would not harm its common objectives.
At the same time, Erdogan and Trump have agreed to further develop bilateral economic relations and achieve a $ 75 billion trade target.
Explanation from White Palace
White House, Erdogan-Trump made a written statement about the meeting.
In the statement, the following statements appeared:
The two leaders underlined the importance of bilateral relations and the issue of Syria (between US-Turkey) discussed many issues, including trade. The two presidents agreed on the continuation of theco-ordination of the creation of a potential safe zone and noted that US Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan and Chief of Staff General Joseph Dunford will meet with their Turkish counterparts in Washington this week for further talks on these issues. AA