White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby announced that there was no schedule for what would be discussed during President Erdoğan’s visit to the United States, claiming that the program was canceled. US Bloomberg reported that President Erdoğan’s visit to the US will take place on May 9.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan‘s visit to the United States, expected to take place on May 9, was announced on March 26. White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby was asked by a reporter last night: “President Erdogan is expected to visit the White House in two weeks. He hosted the Hamas leader last Saturday. Will that be a topic of conversation, or will it overshadow the visit?” Kirby responded, “There is nothing on the schedule to talk about President Erdogan’s visit. So I can’t comment on that.” Kirby’s response led to claims that Erdoğan’s visit to the US was canceled.
BLOOMBERG WRITES THAT HIS VISIT WILL TAKE PLACE
The news published by the US Bloomberg today that Erdogan will visit the White House on May 9 has denied the allegations. “Erdoğan will meet with President Joe Biden at the White House on May 9,” the report said. Gaza and tensions between Iran and Israel are expected to be discussed during the meeting.
The report emphasized that the two leaders will meet at a sensitive time in their political careers. Last week, Erdogan met with Hamas’ political leader to discuss a possible permanent ceasefire and the acceleration of humanitarian aid to Gaza. The report also said that Turkey had resolved a dispute with the United States that delayed the sale of F-16 fighter jets.
