Turkish president meets with his U.S. counterpart in Bali

Bilateral relations, particularly trade and security issues, were discussed during the meeting.

U.S. President Biden offered condolences for those killed in the terrorist attack on Istanbul’s İstiklal Street.

During the meeting, which addressed regional developments as well, U.S. President Biden thanked Erdoğan for his efforts that led to the resumption of grain shipment following the resolution of the problem in the grain corridor between Russia and Ukraine.

Noting that the U.S. administration will continue to support the process regarding the F16s, Biden described Türkiye as an important actor in Sweden’s NATO membership process. (ILKHA)