“Mr. Trump and I are making efforts to strengthen relations between Turkey and the United States. He said that Turkey is fulfilling its part (agreements on F-35. - RT ) ... we will arrive in Washington on November 13, we will have the opportunity to talk, ”RIA Novosti quoted Erdogan as saying.

In late September, Turkish media reported that Washington could make Ankara a new proposal for the supply of Patriot air defense systems and F-35 fighters.

Pentagon deputy chief John Rood announced the intention of the United States to persuade Turkey to purchase American weapons.