Turkish, US defense chiefs discuss Syria, regional defense
Turkish National Defense Minister Yasar Guler and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin held a phone call on Tuesday to discuss regional defense and security issues, particularly focusing on Syria.
- Middle East
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 10:14 | 24 December 2024
- Modified Date: 10:17 | 24 December 2024
Turkish National Defense Minister Yasar Guler and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin discussed regional defense and security issues, especially Syria, in a phone call on Tuesday, Türkiye's National Defense Ministry said on X.
Guler and Austin also discussed bilateral ties during the call, the ministry added.
The call came amid the transition in Syria after the fall earlier this month of the Assad regime.
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