Turkish Presidential Spokesperson Ibrahim Kalin and United States National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan discussed bilateral relations, Ukraine crisis and Turkey's normalization with Armenia in phone call late Tuesday.
According to a statement by the presidency, the two officials agreed on the importance of improving Turkey-U.S. relations by creating a joint strategic mechanism to allow sustainable dialogue between the two nations.
The officials also discussed efforts to solve Ukraine crisis through dialogue and cooperation, while Kalin underlined that Turkey is ready to provide any support necessary as a NATO ally.
He also emphasized that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's upcoming visit to Kiev will contribute to the efforts to solve the crisis through diplomacy.
"They underscored their shared commitment to both ongoing diplomacy and joint efforts to deter further Russian aggression against Ukraine. They also discussed regional issues, including efforts by Turkey and Armenia to normalize relations," National Security Council Spokesperson Emily Horne said in a statement.
