I hope the issue of the F-35s will be resolved and the Caatsa sanctions will be lifted. The visit to the White House inaugurated a new era in relations with the US, Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday, according to SKAI correspondent in Constantinople Manolis Kostidis.

‘Turkey and the US have a strong cooperation in the defense industry, as in any other sector. We are negotiating with the US on both issues to develop these relationships and expect positive results. We received positive messages in this direction during our meeting with Mr. Trump. We raised the issue of the F-35s open and explicit. In addition, Turkey is a partner in this project, has paid it and has fulfilled its obligations. The reasons for our exclusion from this program have no legitimacy‘ The Turkish president claimed.

“Mr Trump has indirectly stated in the past. The necessary technical discussions are held at all levels to take specific steps. We hope that in the end, both the issue of F-35 fighters will be resolved and the Caatsa sanctions will be lifted. We have to do this. Our visit has launched a new era in Turkish -American relations and has further enhanced the dialogue and friendship between us. “ Erdogan said.

Turkey supports Donald Trump’s peacekeeping efforts, Trump asked Turkey To speak to Hamas and to persuade them to add.

‘Gaza must remain Palestinian, Palestinians must rule Gaza » The president of Turkey noted.