National Security Council Spokesman Mike Hammer stated that U.S. President Barack Obama welcomed Turkish Prime Minster Recep Erdogan’s proposal to hold a business summit in Turkey.

In his speech, Hammer pointed out official Washington’s willingness to develop its dialogue with the Islamic World and partnership based on mutual respect.

The United States respects Recep Erdogan’s leadership quality, and the initiative is an example of U.S.-Turkey strategic partnership, Hammer said as quoted by Voice of Turkey.

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