National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke today with Chief Foreign Policy and Security Advisor to the TurkishPresident, Ambassador Akif Cagatay Kilic, and underscored the urgent need for Hamas to accept Israel’s proposal to bring about an immediate ceasefire as part of a hostage deal.  They also discussed bilateral issues including counterterrorism, defense cooperation, and sanctions compliance.  They emphasized the importance of a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan and welcomed improved relations between Türkiye and Greece.   

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