US President Donald Trump discussed Turkey's pausing Syria operation with Turkish President Recep Tayyib Erdogan, says 'big progress being made', APA reports citing Anadolu Agency.
Trump retweets Turkish president, says "DEFEAT TERRORISM!"
Just spoke to President @RTErdogan of Turkey. He told me there was minor sniper and mortar fire that was quickly eliminated. He very much wants the ceasefire, or pause, to work. Likewise, the Kurds want it, and the ultimate solution, to happen. Too bad there wasn’t.....
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) 18 October 2019