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Turkish and US Presidents Erdogan and Biden met within the framework of the MATO Madrid summit.

Axar.az reports that the meeting lasted 1 hour and 10 minutes.

"Steps aimed at strengthening NATO will make a special contribution to the settlement of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine," Erdogan said.

Erdogan noted that Turkey is trying to solve the problem of the grain corridor with a balanced policy.

Biden thanked Erdogan for his efforts to ensure the export of Ukrainian grain, as well as for the support of Sweden and Finland's applications for NATO membership.

A press conference is expected after the meeting.