Washington, D.C. – President Donald Trump spoke to Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy of Spain & President Recep Tayyip Erodgan of Turkey Tuesday.
President Trump reaffirmed the strong bilateral partnership across a range of mutual interests with the Spanish Prime Minister. Additionally, the leaders discussed the United States’ commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) among other topics.
The conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erodgan focused on their shared commitment to combatting terrorism, welcoming Turkey’s influences to the counter-ISIS campaign.
Tuesday Capitol Hill Rundown
Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy of Spain
President Donald J. Trump today spoke with Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy of Spain to reaffirm the strong bilateral partnership across a range of mutual interests. The leaders discussed shared priorities, including efforts to eliminate ISIS. President Trump reiterated the U.S. commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and emphasized the importance of all NATO allies sharing the burden of defense spending. The leaders agreed to continue close security, economic, and counterterrorism cooperation.
Readout of the President’s Call with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Turkey
President Donald J. Trump today spoke by phone with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Turkey about the close, long-standing relationship between the United States and Turkey and their shared commitment to combatting terrorism in all its forms. President Trump reiterated U.S. support to Turkey as a strategic partner and NATO ally, and welcomed Turkey’s contributions to the counter-ISIS campaign.