26.09.2025 01:01
The meeting between President Erdoğan and President Trump lasted 2 hours and 20 minutes. Immediately after the summit, where critical issues were discussed, the U.S. Ambassador to Ankara, Tom Barrack, stated, "The meeting was epic, to say the least. There will be movement in the integration of the SDF. I had said that the F-35 issue would be resolved by the end of the year. I will not be mistaken."
The world's eyes were on the Erdoğan-Trump summit at the White House today. The meeting, which lasted 2 hours and 20 minutes, addressed critical issues, and the decisions made have become a topic of curiosity.
BARRACK MADE STATEMENTS IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE MEETING
The U.S. Ambassador to Ankara and Special Representative for Syria, Tom Barrack, spoke to CNN TÜRK after the Erdoğan-Trump meeting. Barrack stated, "Important issues are at hand, and the whole world is trying to find its way right now. It is very important to engage with both sides on such critical matters, and we are proud to have engaged with all parties here."
"TURKEY IS VERY EAGER ABOUT THE FUTURE"
Turkey is very persistent and eager about looking towards the future. President Trump also mentioned this. Turkey has a significant role here. It was a big deal for President Trump to be convinced to lift sanctions from the Assad regime. They received a lot of assistance here. Turkey had a very large share in this. We will see baby steps; we want to move forward more quickly. They need a constitution, they need resources. They need to get rid of YPG.
HE ANNOUNCED THE F-35 GOOD NEWS
The meeting was epic, to say the least. There will be movement in the integration of the SDF. I had said that the F-35 issues would be resolved by the end of the year. I will not be mistaken," he stated.