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PM Erdoğan says his visit to US to strengthen relations
Erdoğan spoke to reporters prior to his departure from İstanbul's Atatürk International Airport for the US.
"My delegation and I will be visiting the US and Mexico. Our trip to the US takes place upon an invitation by President Barack Obama. Mr. Obama and I will have a private meeting and will have a working meal together. We plan to meet with several members of the US Congress following our meeting with President Obama," Erdoğan said.
"With President Obama, we will discuss the future of Turkish-US relations, regional and international issues present on the mutual agendas of our two countries, joint international projects and steps taken as a result of the strategic partnership between Turkey and the US," Erdoğan stressed.
"We will exchange ideas and opinions on Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Middle East, Eastern Mediterranean, the Balkans and Caucasus, counter-terrorism, prevention of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, global financial crisis, climate change and security of energy supply," Erdoğan said.
"After completing talks in the US, we will proceed to Mexico upon an invitation by Mexican President Felipe Calderon. We will be in Mexico between December 8 and 10," Erdoğan said.
"My visit to Mexico will be the first one by a Turkish prime minister after 10 years. I will meet with Mr. Calderon and chairperson of the Mexican Senate on December 9," Erdoğan noted.
"I will address important Mexican dignitaries in meetings organized by the University of Mexico and Mexican Chamber of Trade and Industry," Erdoğan said.
"We will return to Turkey on December 10," Erdoğan added.
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