Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Erdogan Expresses Concern to Trump Over White House Dinner Shooting


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(MENAFN) Turkey’s president held a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump on Sunday, during which he expressed concern over the shooting incident linked to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, according to a statement.

During the call, the Turkish leader described the attack in strong terms and extended well wishes to those affected, including the injured security personnel.

He characterized the incident as a serious assault on democratic values and press freedom, emphasizing the need for such acts to be condemned.

Erdogan described the incident as a “heinous act against democracy and freedom of the press" and also wished a speedy recovery to the injured security officer.

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