"Turkey and US Navigate Diplomatic Challenges in Strategic Talks"

The United States and Türkiye released a joint statement following the seventh meeting of the U.S.-Türkiye Strategic Mechanism, emphasizing their commitment to a positive bilateral agenda that addresses global challenges. Discussions covered various issues including regional priorities, counterterrorism, defense cooperation, economic growth, and climate change. Both countries reiterated their support for Ukraine's sovereignty, discussed the crisis in Gaza, and reaffirmed their commitment to fighting terrorism. They also addressed the Syrian crisis, broader issues in the Middle East and Africa, the situation in the Eastern Mediterranean, and the South Caucasus. Additionally, they discussed ways to bolster NATO coordination and solidarity, opportunities to transform the U.S.-Türkiye security and defense relationship, and the continuous growth in bilateral trade.