Philip H. Gordon, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, stated that the United States would like to see progress in the process of normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations.
The American diplomat said this during his meeting with journalists in Istanbul, Mediamax reports.
According to him, representatives of American administration regularly speak on the issue with their Turkish counterparts.
Mediamax also adds that speaking on bilateral relations; Philip Gordon noted that it’s been a priority for leaders in Ankara and Washington to expand economic ties.
”Turkey is obviously one of the more rapidly growing economies in the world. We have a strong trading and investment relationship, but we’re convinced it could be even stronger”, said the Assistant Secretary.