Erdoğan meets US envoy, congressman

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) welcomed the U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye, Tom Barrack (L), along with Congressman Darrell Issa. (AA Photo)

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met United States Ambassador to Türkiye Tom Barrack and Congressman Darrell Issa at the Presidential Complex on Sept. 9.

“Honored to meet with President Erdogan today at Beştepe. As we mark America’s 250th anniversary this year and look ahead to a century of diplomatic relations between Turkey and the United States: this alliance has never been stronger,” Ambassador Barrack said through his social media account after the meeting.

“Turkey and the U.S. share deep bonds — as NATO Allies, economic partners and friends who have stood together through decades of shared history,” he stressed, adding, “Today’s discussion reaffirmed our shared commitment to regional security, economic cooperation, and the enduring partnership between our two nations.”