Turkiye is committed to its responsibilities toward NATO: Turkish Defense Minister

Ankara: Turkiye s Minister of Defense Yasar Guler stressed that Turkiye is fully committed to its responsibilities to NATO. In press remarks on Mon...

Ankara: Turkiye's Minister of Defense Yasar Guler stressed that Turkiye is fully committed to its responsibilities to NATO.

In press remarks on Monday, the minister said: "our priority is to fulfil our responsibilities to NATO as an important ally and to strengthen the solidarity with our allies. Our focus should be that NATO is prepared, determined, and strong."

Guler pointed out that Turkiye's membership in NATO does not prevent it from developing relations with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

Regarding the F-16 aircraft deal with the United States, which Turkiye received approval for after it, in turn, approved Sweden's membership in NATO, the Turkish minister said that the acquisition of these fighter jets is continuing in line with the specified timetable and that talks are underway regarding the details of the deal.

"We are pleased with the accord reached on the procurement of the F-16s and modernization, and we hope the project will be completed without a problem until the last jet is delivered," the Turkish minister said.