Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said late Thursday Turkish-American relations should be boosted.
Appearing on a TV program on private TV channel Show, Erdogan said that several matters including Turkey's position in the Middle East, withdrawal of U.S. soldiers from Iraq and the role of Turkey in Afghanistan would be discussed during U.S. President Barack Obama's visit to Turkey.
The incidents of 1915, Caucasus Stability and Cooperation Platform, problems between Russia and Georgia as well as Azerbaijan and Armenia would also be discussed during Obama's visit to Turkey, he said. The United States could play a leading role in putting an end to these problems, Erdogan said.
"I consider that the relations between Turkey and the United States should be enhanced," he said.
Obama's visit to Turkey will constitute a significant foundation for the future of relations, Erdogan said.
Replying to a question, Erdogan said Turkey was ready to do all it could for restoring of peace in the Middle East.
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