Erdoğan Says He Will Meet With Pence In Turkey To Discuss Cease-Fire

Vice President Mike Pence plans to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to discuss a ceasefire, despite Erdogan's initial refusal to meet anyone but President Trump. Erdogan later agreed to meet Pence, who aims to lead a delegation to establish a ceasefire and initiate peace negotiations. This development follows Erdogan's previous statement against declaring a ceasefire and the US imposing sanctions on Turkey to halt its military actions against Kurds in northern Syria. The Turkish offensive began after President Trump announced the withdrawal of US troops from Syria.

What was Turkish President Erdogan's initial stance on meeting with the US delegation?

• He would only meet with President Trump.

• He agreed to meet with Vice President Pence.

• He was open to meeting with any US representative.

• He refused to meet with any US officials.

What is the main goal of Vice President Pence's delegation to Turkey?

• To establish a new embassy.

• To plan a military intervention.

• To negotiate an immediate ceasefire.

• To discuss trade agreements.

What was Erdogan's previous statement regarding a ceasefire?

• He was willing to declare a ceasefire.

• He would never declare a ceasefire.

• He was undecided about a ceasefire.

• He had already declared a ceasefire.

Why did the US impose sanctions on Turkey?

• To support Turkey's offensive in Syria.

• To pressure Turkey to end its attack on the Kurds.

• To improve diplomatic relations with Turkey.

• To encourage Turkey to join NATO.

What event preceded Turkey's offensive against Kurdish forces?

• The US increased military presence in Syria.

• Turkey signed a peace treaty with the Kurds.

• President Trump announced the withdrawal of US troops from Syria.

• The UN intervened in the region.