White House reveals issues discussed at Erdogan-Biden meeting

US President Biden met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the margins of the G20 Summit, Report informs, citing the White House.

President Biden expressed his deep condolences to President Erdogan and the people of Turkiye on the acts of violence in Istanbul.

President Biden expressed his appreciation to President Erdogan for his efforts to renew the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which they both agreed has been critical to improving global food security amid Russia’s war and that the Initiative must continue.

The two also discussed continued close coordination on NATO Alliance issues, and other issues of regional and global concern.

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The meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and US President Joseph Biden has kicked off, Report informs, citing the Turkish Presidency.

The leaders met within the framework of the G-20 summit in Bali, Indonesia.