Turkish Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek and Central Bank Governor Fatih Karahan met with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in a constructive atmosphere focused on advancing Türkiye -US relations, the Turkish Treasury said.
"We touched on cooperation opportunities in the fields of investment and trade, transportation and energy, and emphasized the importance of lifting current restrictions to ensure cooperation in the defence industry," the statement said, Reuters reported.
"We pointed out the need to lift sanctions imposed on Syria, and explained the contributions that Türkiye could provide to ensure a ceasefire and peace in Ukraine," it also said.
Simsek is in Washington this week to attend the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.
