Erdogan is my friend, I respect him: Trump

Last Updated on January 10, 2025 6:02 am

Newly elected US President Donald Trump has said that Turkey will play an important role in building the future of Syria after the fall of the Assad regime. Trump made this statement at a press briefing at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida on Tuesday (January 7), local time.

At the press conference, Trump highlighted the main issues of foreign policy, emphasizing the situation in Syria and Turkey’s important role in the region.

At that time, Trump said about Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, he is my friend and he is a person who I like and respect.

He also welcomed Turkey’s regional role as a major power and his personal relationship with Erdogan. He said that Ankara will play an important role in building the future of Syria after the fall of the Assad regime.

Trump significantly reduced the presence of US troops in Syria during his first term. However, there are still 2,000 US troops in the country. When asked whether those troops will be withdrawn, Trump said that he would not comment on the matter. Because it is part of a military strategy.