Trump Praises Erdogan Again When Pressed on Delayed Sanctions Relief for Turkey
The US president said he would always speak well of his Turkish counterpart when asked about the delay in lifting CAATSA sanctions on Ankara.
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US President Donald Trump offered warm praise for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan when asked about the continued delay in lifting CAATSA sanctions on Ankara.
'I'll always speak to President Erdogan. He is a friend of mine, as you know. And I'll always make him happy,' Trump said in response to the question, according to Anadolu Agency.
The Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act, known as CAATSA, has remained a point of friction between Washington and Ankara, with Turkey seeking removal of sanctions tied to past defense-related dealings.
Trump's comments did not provide a specific timeline for when the sanctions might be lifted, focusing instead on his personal relationship with Erdogan.
The two leaders have frequently described their relationship in friendly terms, even as broader US-Turkey relations have at times been strained by disagreements over sanctions and defense procurement.
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- Trump praises Turkish President Erdogan when pressed on delay in lifting sanctions on Ankara — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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