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Türkiye and the United Kingdom held comprehensive defense and security consultations in London on May 29-30, 2025, addressing NATO cooperation, regional conflicts, and bilateral strategic partnership enhancement, according to a Turkish Ministry of National Defense (MoD) statement.
Major General Ilkay Altındag, Director General for Defence and Security at Türkiye's Ministry of National Defence, led the Turkish delegation in meetings with senior officials from the U.K. Ministry of Defence, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), and Cabinet Office.
The consultations were described as "rooted in the deep alliance and longstanding friendship between Türkiye and the United Kingdom."
They represented "a concrete manifestation of their shared commitment to contributing to peace, security, and stability at both regional and global levels."
The Turkish delegation met with multiple senior UK officials, highlighting the significance both countries place on the bilateral defense relationship.
UK Ministry of Defense Representatives
Foreign Office and Cabinet participation
The parties reviewed their contributions to strengthening NATO's deterrence and defense posture within shared alliance responsibilities and exchanged views on recent Euro-Atlantic security developments.
Both countries reaffirmed support for Ukraine's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, emphasizing "the necessity of a lasting, just solution based on international law."
The discussions confirmed a shared understanding on strengthening cooperation in multilateral platforms and institutionalizing bilateral engagements with technical-level follow-up processes.
Issues related to Syria's evolving situation received significant attention during the consultations, covering multiple aspects of the regional challenge:
The discussions reflected both countries' interests in ensuring Syrian stability following recent political changes in the country.
The consultations emphasized enhancing joint efforts to ensure sustainable security and stability across these regions through concrete projects and institutional mechanisms.
The meetings confirmed mutual determination to deepen existing cooperation through:
Both countries reiterated their determination to further strengthen their strategic partnership in the defense and security fields, building on their NATO alliance foundation.
The Turkish delegation included Türkiye's ambassador to the United Kingdom and the defense attaché, ensuring diplomatic and military coordination in the discussions.
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