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Jvlnarasimharao
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I think it is possible to use present perfect in the context because we use simple past and present perfect for adverbials today , this morning etc.

I have met my friend today.

I met my friend today

Both the sentences are correct.

So,I think both present perfect and simple past are correct.

I have turned off the light before leaving this morning

I turned off the light before leaving this morning.

I think the above two sentences are correct.

Besides, the OP is saying that he was speaking this morning.

Here is the link which shows the use of present perfect and simple past.

https://www.grammaring.com/present-perfect-with-an-incomplete-period

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