“Jeffrey is leading an interagency delegation to discuss issues of common interest, including the current situation in northeast Syria, the implementation of UNSCR 2254 to resolve the Syrian conflict, and our ongoing efforts to completely destroy IG *,” the statement said.

As specified, Jeffrey must visit Ankara and Istanbul, where he will meet with representatives of the Turkish authorities and the Syrian opposition.

Earlier, Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan had a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump.

* “Islamic State” (ISIS, ISIS) - the organization was recognized as terrorist by decision of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation of December 29, 2014.