US Undersecretary of State Wendy Sherman, who is in Ankara, met with Turkish government spokesman کالbrahim Kalینn yesterday (Friday) to discuss the latest global developments.
According to the Anatolian News Agency, and based on a statement issued by the Office of the President of the Republic of Turkey, Sherman and Kalin discussed bilateral relations and regional issues [led by developments in Ukraine].
The two sides expressed deep concern over the Moscow-Kiev conflict and acknowledged:
The course of the war in Ukraine has led to new humanitarian crises, and if the war continues, its effects will be devastating for the entire region and the world.
According to the statement, the US Deputy Secretary of State and a spokesman for the Turkish government agreed to step up joint efforts to achieve positive results between Russia and Ukraine.
Emphasizing the continuation of bilateral contacts between Turkey and the United States, Colin also announced Ankara's readiness to host talks between Moscow and Kiev.
The two sides discussed ensuring peace and stability in Syria, Libya and Afghanistan. Relations between Turkey and the Zionist regime, as well as Turkish-Armenian normalization, have also been two topics discussed by Sherman and Colin.
Yesterday, the US Deputy Secretary of State arrived in Istanbul, Turkey, at the head of a delegation from Washington, with the aim of making a regional trip to Spain and several African countries; He is scheduled to travel to Ankara today to meet with other Turkish officials.