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Turkey, U.S.: Strengthening Ties as Ankara Rises
Mar 19, 2009 | 18:37 GMT
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Summary
U.S. President Barack Obama will visit Turkey on April 6-7 and meet with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The United States and Turkey have many areas of mutual interest, including Iraq, Middle Eastern diplomatic efforts, Iran and Central Asia. Obama's visit indicates that his administration recognizes Turkey's growing prominence, and it gives the United States a chance to coordinate policy with a rising power.
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