By Esra Tekin
ISTANBUL (AA) – Turkish National Defense Minister Yasar Guler and his British counterpart Grant Shapps on Tuesday exchanged views on security and defense topics.
Guler, in the UK for official contacts, met with Shapps, said the Turkish National Defense Ministry in a statement.
Guler was welcomed with a military ceremony at the Defense Ministry, and both later presided over inter-delegation talks.
“During the meeting, exchanges of views took place on defense and security matters,” said the statement.
Later, Guler met with the Adm. David Radakin, Britain’s chief of Defense Staff.
“Minister Yasar Guler and Admiral David Radakin, who presided over the inter-delegation talks, exchanged views on defense and security matters,” said the ministry on X.
Afterwards, Guler visited the Turkish Embassy in London for a briefing on ongoing activities.