One-on-one talks of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and US Vice President Michael Pence ended in Ankara, sources from the presidential office told reporters, APA reports.
Erdogan met with Mike Pence at the presidential palace in Ankara’s Bestepe neighborhood. The talks lasted more than an hour and a half.
There have been no statements following the talks as yet. They were expected to focus on Turkey’s operation in Syria.
The US delegation led by Pence arrived in Turkey to convince the Turkish leadership to stop its military operation codenamed Peace Spring in northern Syria. The delegation also includes Secretary of State Michael Pompeo, National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien and US Special Representative for Syria James Jeffrey.
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The meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and US Vice President Mike Pence has ended, APA reports citing Anadolu Agency.
Turkish President's closed-door meeting with Mike Pence lasted for an hour and 40 minutes.
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Meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and U.S. Vice President Mike Pence started, APA reports.