President Joe Biden expressed the US government’s support for the constructive steps taken to improve Greek-Turkish relations during a telephone conversation which he had on Thursday (14/12) with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
As indicated in a statement by the American presidencythe two leaders discussed the importance of strengthening the NATO alliance, including the need for Sweden’s immediate accession but also strengthening Turkey’s interoperability with NATO. In this light, they agreed to remain in close contact ahead of the July 2024 NATO Summit in Washington.
The issue of interoperability is an indirect reference to Ankara’s acquisition of the Russian S-400 system, as Washington has repeatedly emphasized that this move is not in line with the alliance’s commitment to reduce existing dependencies on Russian weapons systems and improve its interoperability between NATO members.
In addition, in the announcement of the White House there is also a reference to the diplomatic efforts being made for a new Greek-Turkish approach. As noted, “the president Joe Biden expressed his support for the recent constructive steps taken in Greece-Turkey relationship».
Finally, the two leaders, as reported by the Athens News Agency, discussed the latest developments in the war in Gaza, with President Biden reiterating his support for Israel’s right to defend itself. In this context, the leaders discussed the efforts to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza and the protection of civilians but also the need to have the horizon of a political solution for the Palestinian people.
Source: News Beast
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