Turkey as a strategic ally, and these relations are important for both sides, the U.S. ambassador to Ankara said on Feb. 5.“We highly value the relationship with Turkey in all of its dimensions.
In the security relationship, Turkey is a valued and an essential NATO partner, a strategic ally,” U.S. Ambassador David Satterfield told a group of journalists.Highlighting the significant economic and commercial ties, the ambassador noted that the U.S.
has over $30 billion of investment in Turkey, while the bilateral trade exceeds $30 billion.The envoy said his administration is obliged to implement the law adopted during the Trump administration for sanctions against Turkey that were imposed over Turkey’s purchase of Russian-made S-400 defense.