The
President today participated in a video conference with President
Ashraf Ghani of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and Chief Executive
Officer Dr. Abdullah. The President commended the progress made since
the leaders met in Washington in March, including
on efforts to curb corruption, revive the economy, and improve regional
economic connectivity. The President also praised the Afghan security
forces’ performance during the current fighting season. The leaders
discussed ways to continue to strengthen the
Afghan National Security and Defense Forces as part of the U.S. train,
advise, and assist mission and deepen the close U.S.-Afghanistan
partnership to counter threats to Afghanistan and its people. They also
discussed the need to encourage regional cooperation
to counter terrorist threats. The President offered continued U.S.
support for the Afghan-led peace process and applauded President Ghani
for his efforts to advance reconciliation. The two leaders committed to
continuing close consultations in the months
ahead.
The President’s Call with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey
The
President also spoke today with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan about
deepening our ongoing cooperation in the fight against ISIL and common
efforts to bring security and stability to
Iraq and a political settlement to the conflict in Syria. The
President condemned the July 20 terrorist attack in Suruç, Turkey and
the separate July 22 attack in Ceylanpinar, for which the PKK has
claimed responsibility. He conveyed condolences on behalf
of the American people to the families of the victims, and the two
leaders affirmed that the United States and Turkey stand united in the
fight against terrorism. The leaders also discussed efforts to increase
cooperation to stem the flow of foreign fighters
and secure Turkey’s border with Syria. The President reaffirmed the
commitment of the United States to Turkey’s national security. The
leaders pledged to continue to work closely on these and other regional
issues.
Source: The White House Press Office
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