The removal of obstacles and restrictions on the Turkish defense industry, in terms of its participation in European security architecture, has requested Recep Tayyip Erdogan Before departing from Ankara for The Hague, where he will attend the NATO summit.

“With the aim of enhancing defense and more effective operation of the army, we do not find it right to obstruct the trade in defense products between the allies. These obstacles and restrictions must be removed immediately and without any condition, “the Turkish president said, stressing that, in this context, Ankara” is closely monitoring the recent European Union’s initiatives in the field of defense and security “.

He himself said that Turkey contributes to Europe’s security More than the whole of many members and that is why he said, “it must be integrated in a similar way into the Union’s defense initiatives.”

The Turkish president also argued that “the involvement of the Turkish defense sector in the defense mechanisms and the Union’s projects will be for the benefit of the whole of Europe”, stressing that Ankara is in close consultation with allies that, like Turkey, are not members of the Union, such as the Union.

“As Turkey, we particularly support the fair sharing of burdens and the strengthening of European security. We are an ally who runs the second NATO land army. While we are constantly developing the defense capabilities of our country, we also contribute to the deterrent power of the alliance, “said Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

“We will consider measures that will support the European pillar of the Alliance. At the summit, as a member of the alliance that has contributed more to the fight against terrorism, with a preventive approach we adopted years ago, we will draw attention to the measures that the alliance must take in this area, “the Turkish president noted.

On the war between Israel and Iran, he said: “Following the statements of US President (Donald) Trump, we are closely watching developments. We sincerely appreciate and support any efforts that will lead to a truce in the area and then to permanent peace. We welcome the news last night that an agreement was reached between the parties to achieve a ceasefire. We invite all places to fully observe the truce. “

The Turkish president reiterated that “our region cannot withstand the burden of a war, the impact of which will be felt around the world.”

Finally, Tayyip Erdogan announced that he would ask the next alliance summit in 2026 to take place in Turkey.