Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and U.S. President Joe Biden right this moment agreed to kind a joint mechanism to enhance strained ties, Turkish media mentioned, after talks a Turkish official mentioned have been held in a “very optimistic” ambiance.
Days after the NATO allies narrowly averted a serious diplomatic disaster, Erdogan and Biden held a 70-minute assembly on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Rome.
On Saturday, a U.S. official had mentioned they might focus on human rights and Turkey’s request to purchase F-16 jets and modernisation kits.
Turkey’s state-owned Anadolu information company mentioned Erdogan and Biden mentioned steps to spice up bilateral commerce and emphasised the basics of their NATO alliance and strategic partnership throughout the talks.
“President Biden reaffirmed our protection partnership and Turkey’s significance as a NATO Ally, however famous U.S. issues over Turkey’s possession of the Russian S-400 missile system,” the White Home mentioned in a press release after the assembly.
“He additionally emphasised the significance of robust democratic establishments, respect for human rights, and the rule of regulation for peace and prosperity,” it mentioned.
In a press release, the Turkish Presidency mentioned the 2 males had mentioned steps to spice up commerce, bilateral relations and regional developments in a gathering {that a} senior Turkish official mentioned was held in “a really optimistic ambiance.