UK, Turkish defense chiefs discuss Ukraine, regional defense cooperation
ANKARA (AA) – Turkish National Defense Minister Hulusi Akar and UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace have discussed the latest developments in Ukraine, as well as regional defense cooperation.
Wallace, who is visiting Türkiye at the invitation of Akar, was welcomed with a military ceremony at the Turkish National Defense Ministry, according to a statement.
The two officials had a meeting that was followed by delegation-level talks.
Akar stressed that relations between Türkiye and the UK continue in every field based on a strategic partnership.
He emphasized the acceleration of cooperation in the defense industry with the lifting of export license restrictions.
The importance of cooperation in the fight against militant groups especially the PKK/YPG and Daesh/ISIS groups was also discussed.
Akar underlined that a cease-fire should be declared in Ukraine as soon as possible to reestablish peace and stability in the region with support given to the independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty of the war-torn country.
He also noted that efforts to solve the grain problem continue in a coordinated manner.
The statement highlighted that the agreement on the continuation of military training cooperation activities was also discussed.
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