U.S. and Türkiye Discussed 'Their Backing For' Azerbaijan-Armenia Peace Talks: White House

Washington D.C./15.03.23/Turan:  White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Tuesday hosted his Turkish counterpart Dr. Ibrahim Kalin, spokesperson and chief advisor to the President of Türkiye who is visiting Washington, TURAN's U.S. correspondent reports.

Among many topics, the pair "also discussed their backing for ongoing peace talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan, as well as bilateral defense cooperation," the White House said in a readout of the meeting.

"Mr. Sullivan reiterated condolences for the tragic loss of life due to the earthquakes in Türkiye and sustained U.S. support for the people of Türkiye in their ongoing recovery effort," reads the statement. "They talked about regional and global developments, including their shared concerns about Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine and Türkiye’s efforts to ensure a renewal of the Black Sea Grain Initiative."

Sullivan also underscored the United States’ view that Sweden and Finland should become members of NATO as soon as possible, according to the White House.

Kalin also met with U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland where the latter extended condolences to all those affected by recent earthquakes and discussed U.S. support for Turkiye’s recovery efforts.

"We also discussed Sweden and Finland’s NATO accession and bilateral and regional cooperation," Nuland noted on her Twitter account.

Alex Raufoglu