ANKARA — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday he hopes the outcome of the U.S. midterm elections will advance lasting peace and stability in the region, adding that Ankara will maintain close dialogue with both the U.S. administration and Congress. Speaking to reporters aboard his return flight from South Korea, Erdogan stated that the election results should contribute to regional calm and that Turkey would continue engaging with the White House, the House of Representatives, and the Senate toward that objective, according to a transcript released by his office.
