U.S. President Donald Trump wanted to focus on the common battle against terrorism in his joint statements with Turkish President Tayyip Recep Erdogan.
Washington's relationship wth Ankara is in poor shape after the Trump administration decided to arm groups of Syrian Kurds, groups which are considered terrorists by Turkey, and are part of a Kurdish independence movment which could change the region's geography.
U.S. President Donald Trump highlighted cooperation.
IN: "Military equipment...
OUT: ...our people."
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Turkish President Tayyip Recep Erdogan did not refer to the dispute over the Syrian Kurds, chosing to focus on how the two countries can work together.
IN: "(turkish) And we....
OUT: ...path together."
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President Erdogan said there is no role for terrorist groups in the region.
IN: "(Turkish) Taking y-p-g
OUT: ...and excuse."
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IN: "(Turkish) Taking y-p-g
OUT: ...and excuse."
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