US-Turkey relations critical for global peace, security, and prosperity, says Rubio

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has extended congratulations to the people of Turkey on behalf of the United States and the American people on the 102nd anniversary of the founding of the republic, the U.S. State Department said in a statement.

“The U.S.-Türkiye relationship is critical to global peace, security, and prosperity. The Republic of Türkiye is a longstanding and valued NATO Ally. Türkiye is also a vital partner with whom we share many interests, from maintaining regional stability and countering terrorism to expanding trade and strengthening energy cooperation. Our bilateral cooperation continues to make Americans, Turks, and the global community safer and more prosperous.

On this occasion, we celebrate the founding of the Republic of Türkiye with you and look forward to bolstering our strong partnership and alliance,” reads the statement.