‘Turkey’s Chief Advisor to the President Kılıç Addresses Atlantic Council Panel’
Ambassador Akif Çağatay Kılıç, Chief Advisor to the President on Foreign Policy and Security, recently spoke at the Turkey-America Defense Magazine Launch and Panel organized by the Atlantic Council in Ankara. During his speech, Kılıç emphasized the need for the word “Turkey” to be used instead of the English translation in panels and discussions, stressing the importance of national identity.
Kılıç highlighted the challenges of verifying information quickly in the digital age and emphasized the importance of collaboration and information sharing to combat disinformation. He also stressed the significance of maintaining open communication channels with international partners, despite differences of opinion on certain issues.
In terms of Turkey’s role within NATO, Kılıç underlined the country’s commitment to fulfilling its obligations and called for other allies to do the same. He also discussed Turkey’s geopolitical importance and its relations with Germany, noting the increasing presence of Turkish entrepreneurs in the country.
Moreover, Kılıç mentioned Turkey’s capability to produce its own military materials in the defense sector and addressed ongoing international conflicts such as the Russia-Ukraine War and Israel’s attacks on Gaza. He emphasized the need for global cooperation in resolving these issues.
Overall, Kılıç highlighted the long-standing ties between Turkey and the USA across various sectors and reaffirmed the importance of collaboration for addressing global challenges. The event served as a platform for discussing key issues related to defense, security, and international cooperation between the two nations.
