Turkish, US lawmakers discuss F-35, security ties
Hulusi Akar, chairman of the Turkish parliament’s National Defense Committee, called for stronger Türkiye-U.S. defense cooperation, including on the F-35 program, during separate meetings with senior lawmakers in Washington on July 16.
Akar, a former national defense minister, met House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast to discuss bilateral ties, defense and security cooperation and regional and global developments, including Iran.
“We emphasized the importance of the strong defense cooperation between Türkiye and the U.S. — including the F-35 program — for NATO’s deterrence and Euro-Atlantic security,” Akar said.
The two sides also stressed the importance of maintaining constructive dialogue between the Turkish and U.S. legislatures.
