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As part of the 250th anniversary celebrations of the USA, US Ambassador to Ankara Tom Barrack met with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Beştepe and shared on his social media account that he was honored by this meeting.
US Ambassador to Ankara Tom Barrack stated in his post on his social media account that he was honored to meet with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Barrack used the following statements in his statement:
"I was honored to meet with President Erdoğan today in Beştepe. As we celebrate America's 250th anniversary this year and look to the century-long future of diplomatic relations between Turkey and the United States, I can say this: This alliance has never been stronger. Turkey and the United States have deep ties as NATO allies, economic partners and friends who have supported each other throughout decades of shared history. Today's meeting reaffirmed our common commitment to regional security, economic cooperation and an enduring partnership between our two countries."

Minister of Treasury and Finance Mehmet Şimşek attended the reception held at the embassy residence with US House of Representatives Member Darrell Issa and other guests. Şimşek stated that Türkiye and the USA need each other more with the increasing geopolitical uncertainty and global economic problems, and said that the leaders of the two countries have set a trade target of 100 billion dollars. Ambassador Tom Barrack emphasized that his family is of Lebanese origin and that they are called Turks in their historical identity.
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