Turkish President Speaks With U.S. Counterpart On Telephone

ANKARA - U.S. President Barack Obama has telephoned Turkish President Abdullah Gul, said a statement from Gul's press office on Monday.
"During the telephone conversation, President Obama underlined the importance that he attaches to Turkish-U.S. relations, saying he appreciated the leadership Turkey has taken in regional issues," the statement said.
The two leaders also "re-affirmed the will to work together, reviewing regional as well as international issues."
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