US-Turkish summit meeting Kurdish powers over different positions Relief ... November 14 13:04

President Trump and President Erdogan of Turkey met to reveal the difference in the position of the Kurdish powers in northern Syria, which was the focus of the meeting, but through the talk, a good relationship was brought to the fore.

President Trump of the United States and President Erdogan of Turkey met at the White House on the afternoon of the 13th, and jointly held a press conference after the meeting.

Turkey invaded northern Syria on the 9th of last month to eliminate hostile Kurdish forces and started military operations, but on the 17th of last month, the operation was stopped on the condition that the Kurdish forces were withdrawn. Agreed to do.

After the meeting, the two leaders revealed that Turkey had confirmed its policy not to continue military operations.

On the other hand, over the Kurdish powers of focus, President Trump said that “We are now with the Kurds and are doing well,” and Erdogan said, “ It should be distinguished from the terrorist Kurdish armed forces, "criticized, and the difference in position was highlighted.

Regarding the bilateral relationship, the military opposition to Turkey in the United States has strengthened over the military operations against the Kurdish forces, but the two leaders have held talks and brought a good relationship to the forefront .

President Trump aims to maintain the legitimacy of the withdrawal of the army from northern Syria, and President Erdogan has a desire to avoid economic sanctions by maintaining good relations with the United States. It seems that there is.

Kurdish unit commander "Turkish army does not follow ceasefire agreement"

At the summit meeting between the United States and Turkey, President Trump remarked that the ceasefire was maintained. Commander Mazurum of the Kurdish-powered unit "Syrian Democratic Army" “The troops attacked the Christian towns violently during the talks, and many residents were forced to evacuate,” commented and strongly criticized the Turkish troops for not complying with the ceasefire agreement.

Expert "It can develop in the direction of deepening the groove"

Mr. Aykan Erdemir, a former Turkish parliamentarian and now a researcher at a think tank in Washington, interviewed NHK in response to NHK's interview: On the contrary, he even expressed his appreciation to Turkey, which is inconsistent with NATO's position, and this talk could lead to a further deepening of the gap between the United States and the EU, and Turkey and the EU. ” did.

On the other hand, Mr. Erdemir said, “The support of President Erdogan's power is the domestic economy, and the US sanctions have been triggered and Turkish banks and the military And if ministries are targeted, it will be in a very difficult position. For President Erdogan, the real aim of this meeting was to encourage Parliament not to pass sanctions. " President Erdogan expressed his view that he was able to achieve certain results.