U.S. actions regarding pastor Brunson disrespectful to Turkey: Erdogan

Reuters

Published Aug 04, 2018 06:14AM ET

U.S. actions regarding pastor Brunson disrespectful to Turkey: Erdogan

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Steps taken by the United States about pastor Andrew Brunson were not suitable for a strategic partner and were disrespectful to Turkey, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday.

Washington this week imposed sanctions on two Turkish ministers over the case of Andrew Brunson, a U.S. pastor on trial in Turkey accused of backing terrorism.