Turkey's Erdogan says expects US to rescind Jerusalem decision after UN vote

Erdogan said he welcomed the 'overwhelming support' for the resolution in the UNGA

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Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a ceremony in Ankara, Turkey, December 21, 2017. Kayhan Ozer/Presidential Palace/Handout via REUTERS
 

ISTANBUL: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday he expected US President Donald Trump’s administration to rescind without delay its “unfortunate decision” to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

In comments on Twitter, Erdogan said he welcomed the “overwhelming support” for the resolution in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), where more than 100 countries voted in favour of calling for the United States to reverse its decision.