In the supply of Turkey F-35’s fighter aircraft and Greece’s stance on this issue were mentioned, among other things, Recep Tayyip Erdogan answering questions of journalists who accompanied him to his return flight from Azerbaijan.

THE Turkish chairman He argued that “Greece’s concern about the steps we have taken in the field of defense is inappropriate and meaningless”, saying that “Turkey is not a threat to any country that does not threaten its security and interests and does not show it hostile attitude.”

He also said that he discussed the issue of F-35 with Donald Trump At a meeting on the sidelines of the NATO’s predecessor summit and expressed hope that the US president would remain loyal to the agreement they made on this issue. “I believe that the gradual tradition of the F-35s in Turkey will take place during his term,” Recep Tayyip Erdogan concluded.

In detail, the Turkish President’s response to the question is as follows:

“We want the F-35s primarily for our own safety. The issue of the F-35s is not just a matter of military technology for us, but also an issue of strong cooperation internationally, such as NATO. Of course, this issue has given us the opportunity to accelerate our efforts in the defense industry. Strengthening our defense infrastructure is not a threat to anyone. Especially for our friends and allies.

“At the last NATO summit, a decision was taken to increase allied defense spending. That is, the decision was made that” NATO countries must enhance their defense infrastructure, meet their needs, so as to strengthen NATO’s defense. ” It is a threat to no country that threatens its security and interests and does not show it hostile.

“We discussed the issue of the F-35s and we are watching it. I believe that Mr Trump will remain faithful to the agreement we made on this issue. I believe that the gradual tradition of the F-35s in Turkey will take place during his term.”