TURKISH PM DISCUSSES IRAN, ARMENIA WITH OBAMA
Anadolu Agency
April 13 2010
Turkey
WASHINGTON, D.C. (A.A) -13.04.2010 -Tuesday’s meeting between Turkish
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and US President Barack Obama took
place "in a sincere atmosphere and focused on many issues including
Armenia and Iran", diplomats said.
Sources said that Erdogan gave information to Obama on Turkey’s
efforts for peace in the Caucasus and Middle East.
During the meeting, Erdogan and Obama agreed on the necessity for
the continuation of talks between Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet
Davutoglu and his US counterpart Hillary Clinton on the Caucasus.
Prime Minister Erdogan conveyed his thoughts on Iran’s nuclear
programme to President Obama. Obama informed Erdogan that the US
appreciated Turkey’s diplomacy and efforts for peace in the region
and requested Turkey’s constructive contributions to continue.
The Erdogan-Obama meeting was scheduled to take place in 15 minutes
but lasted 45 minutes.