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Erdogan and Starmer Discuss Defense Industry Cooperation

Published March 7, 2026, 14:11
Erdogan and Starmer Discuss Defense Industry Cooperation

The President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, discussed bilateral relations, developments in the Middle East, and other regional and international issues in a phone call. Erdogan expressed Turkey's strong desire to further develop cooperation with the United Kingdom, particularly in the field of the defense industry. He also expressed Turkey's concern about the escalation of attacks on Iran, warning of potential negative consequences for regional and global stability, and emphasized the importance of dialogue.