President Obama discussed Syria with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Saturday night, the White House said Sunday morning.
{mosads}The leaders discussed the situation in Kobani, the White House said, along with steps to fight the advance of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants.
“The President expressed appreciation for Turkey hosting over a million refugees, including thousands from Kobani,” according to a statement.
Fierce fighting was reported in Kobani, a Syrian town along the Turkish border, on Sunday, according to Reuters.
The news service quoted sources in Kobani and a monitoring group that said ISIS fighters attacked Kurdish forces with mortars and car bombs.
“The two leaders pledged to continue to work closely together to strengthen cooperation against ISIL. They also discussed the need for continuing close cooperation on efforts to consolidate peace and stability in Afghanistan,” the White House added.