US Minister Makes Unusual Statement Regarding F-35 and S-400 Deal
Acting US Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland made statements regarding F-35 and S-400 issues with Turkey.
Acting US Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland visited Ankara with the intention of revitalizing bilateral relations between the United States and Turkey. Her visit comes after Turkey’s approval of Sweden’s NATO and she answered questions from Büşra Arslantaş of CNN TÜRK. During the meeting, Nuland addressed the F-35 and S-400 issues with Turkey and made several significant statements.
In regards to the F-16 fleet, Nuland emphasized the importance of Turkey’s F-16 fleet development for American security. She expressed that although Turkey already has a large fleet of F-16s, it is important for the United States to further develop it. She mentioned the ongoing 15-day period and the importance of burden sharing among allies.
Nuland also discussed the sale and modernization of F-16s and the arrival process of new jets to Turkey if the F-35 sale is passed by the Congress. She stated that the acquisition of new jets by Turkey is a priority for the United States and highlighted the significance of both the modernization of existing jets and the sale of new jets.
Furthermore, Nuland addressed the issue of lifting CAATSA sanctions, which were related to Turkey’s purchase of S-400 air defense systems. She expressed the United States’ desire to resolve the S-400 issue and continue with the F-35 talks. Nuland emphasized the importance of ensuring that Turkey has a strong air defense and the necessity for overcoming the issue in order to eliminate CAATSA sanctions and continue F-35 talks.
In conclusion, Nuland’s visit to Ankara and her discussions with Turkish officials shed light on the negotiations and efforts to improve and strengthen the relationship between the United States and Turkey. The resolution of the F-35 and S-400 issues is crucial for the future of bilateral cooperation and defense relations.
Source: DefenseSanayiST.com
