Statement regarding President Erdoğan's meeting with Blinken from the USA.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The meeting, which was closed to the press, took place at Esenboğa Airport, and was attended by Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Presidential Communications Director Fahrettin Altun, Presidential Private Secretary and Ambassador Hasan Doğan, and Presidential Foreign Policy and Security Chief Advisor Akif Çağatay Kılıç.

A STATEMENT FROM THE U.S.

The U.S. State Department issued a written statement regarding the meeting between President Erdoğan and Blinken. The statement included, "Secretary Blinken addressed our shared interests in supporting a political transition to an accountable and inclusive government led by Syrians, through strong U.S.-Turkey regional cooperation."

"ALL ACTORS MUST RESPECT HUMAN RIGHTS"

It was noted that the meeting addressed the necessity for all actors in Syria to respect human rights, adhere to international humanitarian law, and protect civilians and individuals belonging to minority groups.

The statement reported that Blinken emphasized the importance of delivering aid to displaced persons in Syria and continuing the mission of the anti-ISIS coalition. It was also noted that Secretary Blinken expressed his views on the urgent need to finalize a ceasefire agreement in Gaza.