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The fight against ISIS is a priority, said the French president Tuesday after a quartet meeting on Syria with the Turkish, German, and British leaders.
“Not all uncertainties on Syria are lifted but there is a will to prioritize the fight against ISIS. This is important to me,” said Emmanuel Macron.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Macron -- all in London for a NATO summit -- met with host British Prime Minister Boris Johnson at 10 Downing Street, the prime ministerial residence.
Macron underlined that work should continue to end the crisis in Syria and that cooperation on refugees should continue.
Asked about Erdogan, who he recently clashed with over the French leader’s remarks calling NATO “brain dead,” Macron said: “I had the opportunity to meet him personally. I respect everyone. You didn't hear me disrespecting someone. Everyone takes responsibility. I think that Turkey is a big country. I have deep respect for the Turkish people.”
Source: AA.