Turkish Defense Minister Akar holds a phone call with his U.S. counterpart
Turkey’s Defense Minister Hulusi Akar held a telephone call with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd James Austin on Friday.
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Akar and Austin discussed cooperation on bilateral as well as regional defense and security issues, the Turkish Defense Ministry said in a statement.
They emphasized the importance of closer bilateral cooperation and coordination along with strengthening military relations, according to the statement. (ILKHA)