Washington, May 31: US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, Turkish Presidential Chief Advisor Ibrahim Kalin have discussed resumption of Ukrainian agricultural exports and prospects for NATO membership of Finland and Sweden, the White House said.
During the telephonic discussion, the leaders discussed their ongoing support for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s continued aggression, as well as their respective efforts to enable Ukrainian agricultural exports to reach global markets.
“Sullivan expressed support for Turkey’s continued direct talks with Sweden and Finland to resolve concerns over their applications for NATO membership, which the US strongly supports,” the White House said.
The US NSA also reiterated the importance of refraining from escalation in Syria to preserve existing ceasefire lines and avoid any further destabilization. He urged for a continued dialogue and diplomacy to resolve any disagreements in the eastern Mediterranean region, the White House added.
