US Ambassador Tom Barrack Talks Greece and Turkey Ahead of Trump-Erdogan Meeting
http://GreekReporter.com – Tom Barrack, the U.S. Ambassador to Turkey, spoke exclusively to Greek Reporter about the U.S. relationship with Greece and Turkey.
Trump and Erdogan’s "Mutual Admiration"
Barrack, who is also a senior presidential envoy to Syria, said that the relationship of US and Turkey is "sensational," and that "regional stability is into Turkey’s hands." He emphasized that President Trump and President Erdogan have a relationship of mutual admiration. Asked about Turkey joining the F-35 program he pointed to tomorrow’s White House meeting between the two heads of State.
Trump Loves Greece
Speaking about Greece, he emphasized that the US President loves the country and this is why he "hand-picked" Kimberly Gillfoyle, "the best person possible who has a personal relationship with him." Barrack said that he looks forward for Ambassador Kimberly Gillfoyle to lead the diplomatic mission at the U.S. Embassy in Athens.
Barrack and Guillfoyle "will end this Greek – Turkey thing"
Speaking about his relationship with the recently appointed ambassador to Athens, Barrack noted that this is a great opportunity to end any animosity between Greece and Turkey. "She is my friend and I adore her, " he said about Guilfoyle, "together we will end this Greek – Turkey thing, and we ‘ll be friends.
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