President Erdogan meets U.S. Senators of New Hampshire and Connecticut

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and US Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Chris Murphy meet in Ankara

In a significant diplomatic engagement, Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Chris Murphy to the Presidential Complex in Ankara. The meeting, closed to the press, underscores the ongoing dialogues and cooperation between Türkiye and the United States.

Senator of Connecticut, Chris Murphy said in his X account that key topics of the meeting were Ukraine, Syria, Gaza, Balkans, and military cooperation.

Today @SenatorShaheen and I had a good meeting with President Erdogan. We talked about how we can capitalize on the momentum in the U.S.-Turkey relationship. Had a wide ranging discussion – Ukraine, Syria, Gaza, Balkans, military cooperation – as we sought new common ground. pic.twitter.com/3Qswu1woO1

— Chris Murphy ? (@ChrisMurphyCT) February 20, 2024

The presence of key figures, including Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and the U.S. Ambassador to Ankara, Jeffry L. Flake, at the meeting, highlights the importance of the discussions. Although the specific details of the conversations remain undisclosed due to the private nature of the meeting, this gathering is indicative of the two nations’ commitment to addressing bilateral and regional issues collaboratively.

Source: Anadolu Agency