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Defense meeting of Turkish, US delegations constructive: Ministry

17 November 2021 11:23 (UTC +04:00)

The high-level meeting between military delegations in the United States was held in a positive and constructive atmosphere, the Turkish defense ministry announced on Wednesday, saying that the next meeting will be held in Turkey.

The delegations discussed bilateral and regional security issues, the ministry said in a written statement.

One of the top agendas of the two countries recently has been the S-400 crisis.

Turkey will have to consider alternatives to ensure its security if the United States takes a negative approach towards a deal for F-16 fighter jets, Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said Tuesday.

Turkey requested to buy 40 F-16s and nearly 80 modernization kits in return for the payment Ankara had allotted for the F-35 fighter jet program.

“If the U.S.’ stance is negative, Turkey will necessarily and naturally have to evaluate other alternatives in order to ensure its security in the threat environment in which it is located,” said the minister.