The President spoke today
by phone with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan about deepening
cooperation in the fight against ISIL. The President reiterated his
condemnation of the October 10 terrorist attack in Ankara and offered
condolences as well as U.S. solidarity in the face of the security
threats Turkey faces. The two leaders reaffirmed their shared goal of
stepping up military pressure on ISIL and strengthening moderate
opposition elements in Syria to create conditions for a negotiated
solution to the conflict, including a political transition. The two
leaders also agreed on the urgent need for an end to PKK attacks in
Turkey. In addition, they noted the positive momentum towards a
negotiated settlement in Cyprus and pledged their support to settle the
conflict. They also discussed the agenda for the upcoming G-20 Summit in
Antalya, Turkey.
Source: The White House, Office of the Press Secretary
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