Barrack highlights Erdoğan-Trump partnership
U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye and Special Envoy for Syria and Iraq Tom Barrack commented on the October 29 phone call between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and U.S. President Donald Trump.
Barrack emphasized that cooperation among Turkic states lies at the heart of the two leaders' shared vision, highlighting the importance of regional trade, energy, and transportation connectivity. He described the conversation as a continuation of the dialogue and cooperation established between the leaders ahead of the 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States.
Highlighting the strategic importance of the region stretching from the Caspian Sea to the Mediterranean, which connects Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, Barrack said energy and trade corridors could play a decisive role in shaping the region's economic future. He stated that the two leaders' shared approach prioritizes trade over conflict, strong partnerships, and sustainable cooperation. According to Türkiye's Directorate of Communications, Trump also extended his best wishes to Erdoğan for the upcoming Organization of Turkic States Summit during their conversation.
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