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On Tuesday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan congratulated US President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President Kamla Harris for winning the presidential election.
In his message, Erdogan reiterated Ankara’s determination to “work closely with the US administration” in the coming period, adding that “strong cooperation and alliance” between the two countries will continue to contribute to world peace.
He explained that “the global and regional challenges we face today make it imperative for us to fight to continue developing and strengthening our relationships based on common interests and values.”
He added: “In this new phase, I reiterate my determination to work closely with the US administration in this context,” and described the relations between Turkey and the United States as “outdated” and “strategic”.
“I congratulate you on your election victory and convey my sincere wishes for peace and prosperity to the American people,” Erdogan said.
Earlier Tuesday, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said his country hopes to solve the problems that “poison” relations with the United States, adding that the search for solutions to the conflicts in Syria and Libya provides new opportunities to improve relations.
Erdogan was able to build a personal relationship with outgoing US President Donald Trump, despite disagreement between the two countries, the two NATO partners, on various issues, including Washington’s refusal to hand over Fethullah Gulen, whom Turkey accuses. planning the failed coup attempt and Ankara’s purchase of the S-400 system. Russian missile.
As a result of the dispute over the defense system, Washington canceled Turkey’s participation in the program to produce its F-35 fighter jet, saying that the Russian system was endangering the plane.
Çavuşolu said that the purchase of the Russian S-400 system “has been completed,” adding that Turkey’s removal from the F-35 program will negatively affect NATO’s defense strategy.
