The conversation came after Erdoğan returned from an official visit to Afghanistan, the presidential press office said.
The office stated that Obama and Erdoğan agreed to continue cooperating against ISIL and also touched on Turkey’s continuing efforts to shelter one and half million Syrian people, including almost 180,000 Kurds who have fled from Kobane.
In Washington, a statement released by the White House indicated that it was Obama who initiated the conversation. The statement which was almost identical with the one released by Ankara summarized the focus of the conversation as “particularly the situation in Kobane, and steps that could be taken to counter ISIL advances.” White House also noted Obama’s appreciation “for Turkey hosting over a million refugees, including thousands from Kobane.”
The two leaders also emphasized the importance of the two countries’ collaboration to provide peace and stability in Afghanistan.
[hurriyetdailynews.com]
19/10/14
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Readout of the President's Call with Turkish President Erdogan...
ReplyDeleteThe President called Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan last night to discuss Syria, particularly the situation in Kobani, and steps that could be taken to counter ISIL advances.
The President expressed appreciation for Turkey hosting over a million refugees, including thousands from Kobani. The two leaders pledged to continue to work closely together to strengthen cooperation against ISIL. They also discussed the need for continuing close cooperation on efforts to consolidate peace and stability in Afghanistan.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2014/10/19/readout-presidents-call-turkish-president-erdogan
19/10/14