Turkey’s Erdogan Postpones US Visit to Meet Biden, Official Says
- Meeting was planned as turmoil in the Middle East continues
- Turkish leader suffered stinging defeat in recent elections
Recep Tayyip Erdogan
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan postponed a planned trip to Washington to meet US President Joe Biden at the White House on May 9, according to a senior official who’s familiar with the matter.
Turkey decided to postpone the visit, said the official who spoke on condition of anonymity, saying only that the delay was related to a change in Erdogan’s schedule. A White House spokesperson said a meeting was never announced. But officials from both countries privately confirmed planning for the visit.