The US Ambassador to Ankara, John Bass, assessed journalists at the reception held at the embassy residence for the 241st year of US independence.

On the question of Turkey's military mobility near Syria and the possible operation of Afrin, Ambassador Bass stated that the US priority in Syria was to fight the terrorist organization DEAS.

"We believe that focusing on fighting with DAEŞ is important and a priority for the coalition in order to ensure that DAEŞ does not pose a threat to the US, Turkey, Europe and the countries of the rest of the world," Bass said. She said.

"NEAR TO CONTACT WITH TURKISH ORDER"

Bass said that the forces fighting in Syria must be in a closer working relationship and share information in order to reduce the possibility of conflict in operations against EEŞ.

Bass said, "We are in close contact with the Turkish army, and we firmly believe that Turkey has the right to self-defense, and we do not support any group that uses Syrian territory to launch attacks on Turkey." We are asking all coalition countries to destroy the last ECHR We think that it is important that the focus should be continued. " She said.

Referring to the importance of military cooperation between Turkey and the United States, "close cooperation between the two countries' armies will continue." .

Emphasizing that they supported the Turkish government in bringing those responsible for the coup attempt on July 15 to justice, Bass reported that those who committed such crimes would suffer the consequences.

Ambassador Bass stated that it is a legal process for the request of the terrorist organization Fethullah Gulen, Fethullah Gulen, that the two countries continue to work together and the documents provided by Turkey are examined.