Trump reiterates US support for Turkey in call with Erdogan
WASHINGTON/ANKARA—US President Donald Trump reiterated support for Turkey "as a strategic partner and NATO ally" during a phone call with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday, the offices of both leaders said.
Trump also spoke about the two countries' "shared commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms" and welcomed Turkey's contributions to the fight against Islamic State, the White House said in a statement.
The two leaders emphasized that Turkey and the United States were friends and allies, a statement from Erdogan's office said.
