Press Releases: Secretary Pompeo's Meeting With Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Press Releases: Secretary Pompeo's Meeting With Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
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Office of the Spokesperson

Washington, DC

October 17, 2018

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The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert:‎

Secretary Michael R. Pompeo met today with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara. They discussed a range of issues of bilateral importance including Syria. The Secretary welcomed the decision to return Pastor Andrew Brunson. The Secretary also expressed the United States’ concern over Jamal Khashoggi’s disappearance and reiterated the United States’ willingness to assist Turkey in its investigation.

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Published October 17, 2018 at 11:53AM
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