WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — US President Barack Obama offered to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan any assistance necessary to help investigate last week’s failed coup attempt in Turkey, White House spokesperson Josh Earnest said during a press briefing on Tuesday.
"The President [Obama] pledged any needed assistance to the Turkish government as they conduct an investigation to determine exactly what happened," Earnest told reporters.
Barack Obama urgies Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Turkish officials to respect democratic values during the investigation into Friday’s failed military coup attempt in theit country, according to White House spokesperson.
"[Obama] believes that investigation should be conducted consistent with the democratic principles that are enshrined in Turkey’s constitution," Earnest told reporters.
