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Obama, Turkey's Erdogan Discuss Campaign Against ISIS: White House

Obama, Turkey's Erdogan Discuss Campaign Against ISIS: White House

Obama, Erdogan discussed next steps in campaign against ISIS during a telephone call, White House said.

Washington: US President Barack Obama and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan discussed the next steps in the campaign against ISIS during a telephone call on Wednesday, the White House said.

Obama "welcomed continued dialogue between Turkey and Iraq to determine the appropriate level and form of Turkey's participation in the Counter-ISIL Coalition's efforts in Iraq, and both leaders affirmed their strong support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iraq," the White House said in a statement, referring to the terrorist group by an acronym.

 
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