Trump, Erdogan discuss creation of secure zone in northern Syria -Turkish presidency
Speaking by phone, the two emphasised the need to complete a roadmap regarding Syria's border town of Manbij, as well to avoid giving any opportunity to elements seeking to block the planned withdrawal of U.S. forces from Syria, it said.
Earlier, Trump threatened Turkey with economic devastation if it attacked a U.S.-allied Kurdish militia in Syria, and proposed the creation of a safe zone. (Reporting by Tulay Karadeniz Writing by Ali Kucukgocmen Editing by Mark Heinrich)
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