On October 26, The President
spoke by phone with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to
discuss the next steps in the campaign against ISIL. The President
recognized the contributions of Turkey, our NATO Ally, to the campaign,
especially in supporting local Syrian forces who have cleared ISIL from
Turkey's border in northwest Syria. President Obama noted the need for
close coordination between the United States
and Turkey to build on these successes and to apply sustained pressure
on ISIL in Syria to reduce threats to the United States, Turkey, and
elsewhere. The President welcomed continued dialogue between Turkey and
Iraq to determine the appropriate level and
form of Turkey's participation in the Counter-ISIL Coalition's efforts
in Iraq, and both leaders affirmed their strong support for the
sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iraq. The two leaders agreed
on the importance of denying the PKK a safe haven
in northern Iraq.
Source: The White House, Office of the Press Secretary
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