Thursday, March 26, 2015

WHITE HOUSE READOUT: PRESIDENT OBAMA'S CALL WITH PRESIDENT OF TURKEY TAYYIP ERDOGAN

FROM:  THE WHITE HOUSE
March 26, 2015
Readout of the President’s Call with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey

The President spoke with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan today to discuss ongoing cooperation in the fight against ISIL and common efforts to bring security and stability to Iraq and Syria.  The two leaders reviewed the train and equip program for vetted members of the moderate Syrian opposition.  They discussed efforts to deepen cooperation to stem the flow of foreign fighters, and the President appreciated positive efforts in Turkey on this issue.  The President expressed appreciation for Turkey’s continuing support to nearly two million refugees from Iraq and Syria.  The leaders also discussed the latest developments in Yemen and Ukraine and in negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program, and pledged to continue to work closely on these and other regional issues.

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