Turkey’s Erdogan Seeks US Meeting With Harris to Boost Ties

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is seeking a meeting with Kamala Harris in New York ahead of the UN General Assembly next week, in an early effort to sustain a recent improvement in ties with the US.

Turkey’s leader is awaiting a response from the Democratic nominee for president, who’s expected to be in New York for a fundraising event on Sunday, according to people familiar with the matter. Erdogan is also open to meeting with vice-presidential nominee, Tim Walz, the people said.