Turkish and U.S. leaders hold a high-level meeting at White House

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Wednesday held a high-level meeting with his American counterpart Donald Trump at the White House to discuss bilateral relations and foreign policy issues.

Erdoğan arrived midday for meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump the White House scheduled for more than three hours, and which are to be followed by a joint news conference.

Prior to departing Ankara, Erdoğan said Turkey's military operation in northern Syria and the fight against the Fetullah Terror Organization (FETO) would be among major topics addressed during the meeting.

The Turkish president said counterterrorism, especially security issues of common concern, military and defense industry cooperation, as well as economic and commercial relations will also be addressed.