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On February 16, U.S. President Barack Obama called Turkish President Abdullah Gul and Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
APA reports quoting Turkish media that Obama and Gul talked over the phone for about 30 minutes. They discussed the issues on Afghanistan, Pakistan, Caucasus, Middle East and European Union. Barack Obama said Turkey did important work in the region, especially in Afghanistan and Caucasus in terms of leadership. Press service of Turkish President says Barack Obama underlined that he attached great importance to US-Turkey relations and appraised Ankara’s leadership position in the regional issues. He emphasized his desire to work together with Turkey.
In his phone talk with Recep Tayyip Erdogan Barack Obama noted the importance of US-Turkey strategic cooperation. The statement released by Turkish Prime Minister’s office says:
“President Obama noted that Prime Minister Erdogan’s leadership in the Middle East peace efforts was of great importance. He said the United States always understood Turkey’s sensitiveness on this issue. He said the US administration wants to work with Turkey in achieving peace in the Middle East, ending PKK terror, and a number of other issues including relations with Armenia.”
