Kerry looks forward to "expeditious implementation of agreement"

US Secretary of State John Kerry said in a written statement that the reconciliation between Israel and Turkey was a very important development that will help advance the course of peace and stability in the region. "Prime Minister Netanyahu and Prime Minister Erdogan deserve great credit for showing the leadership necessary to make this possible," Kerry noted, adding, "We look forward to an expeditious implementation of the agreement and the full normalization of relations so that Israel and Turkey could work together to advance their common interests."