Turkish-American Partnership for Eurasia

The Turkish ministry of Foreign Affairs deputy General Director for Russia, Central Asian and Caucasian countries Halil Akinci met with Ambassador Laura E. Kennedy, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs. The situation of Georgia, the developments in Russia and Caucasian countries, Upper Karabagh and the relations with Armenia and energy issues were discussed in the meeting. Akinci’s meetings were announced as "US-Turkey Strategic Dialogue" by the US State Department and it is noted that Akinci and Kennedy talked about Eurasian issues. The statement reads that to establish a forum for more cooperation on common interests, solutions to disagreements, energy, and reforms has been agreed on. Their next meeting will be held in Turkey.