US state secretary meets Orthodox patriarch of Istanbul

Pompeo’s visit to Istanbul is part of his 7-nation tour

By Gulsum Incekaya

ISTANBUL ( AA) – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Istanbul Bartholomew I on Tuesday.

His meeting with the patriarch took place in the Patriarchate in the Fatih district of Istanbul and lasted around 80 minutes behind close doors.

Accompanied by a delegation that included his wife Susan Pompeo and US Ambassador to Turkey David Satterfield, Pompeo also visited to the St. George’s Cathedral, where he lit a candle.

Following the meeting, Pompeo and accompanying delegation visited historical Rustem Pasha Mosque in the Eminonu district.

Pompeo’s visit to Istanbul is part of his seven-nation tour that started Monday in France. His next stop will be Georgia.

* Writing by Ahmet Gencturk

Kaynak:

This news has been read 208 times in total