Readout of the President’s Call with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey

THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 26, 2015

Readout of the President’s Call with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey

The President spoke with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan today to discuss ongoing cooperation in the fight against ISIL and common efforts to bring security and stability to Iraq and Syria.  The two leaders reviewed the train and equip program for vetted members of the moderate Syrian opposition.  They discussed efforts to deepen cooperation to stem the flow of foreign fighters, and the President appreciated positive efforts in Turkey on this issue.  The President expressed appreciation for Turkey’s continuing support to nearly two million refugees from Iraq and Syria.  The leaders also discussed the latest developments in Yemen and Ukraine and in negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program, and pledged to continue to work closely on these and other regional issues.