Erdogan says he mulled Syrian issue with Putin, Trump
By Trend
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that steps that could lead to peace in Syria were discussed during the phone talks with his Russian and US counterparts, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, Turkish media reported on April 13.
"Most of all [in the talks with Putin and Trump] we touched upon Syria, what we can do to achieve peace there as quickly as possible. As for use of chemical weapons, both our position and position of international community is clear," the president said, noting that everyone harshly condemn the use of chemical weapons.
Erdogan further noted that he expects the US and Russia to show sensitivity to use of not only chemical, but also ordinary weapons.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump has promised a "forceful" response to the alleged chemical attack in Syria. Damask denies the accusations.
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