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Erdogan says Turkey–US defense cooperation will support trade goals

Erdogan says Turkey–US defense cooperation will support trade goals

LBCI25-06-2025
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told U.S. President Donald Trump that strengthening cooperation in the defense industry could help achieve the goal of raising bilateral trade to $100 billion, the Turkish presidency said early Wednesday.
In a statement posted on X, the presidency said Erdogan also highlighted the significant potential for cooperation between the two countries in various sectors, including energy.
Erdogan welcomed the U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Iran and Israel and stressed the importance of dialogue to end the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Reuters
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