Türkiye has an vital partnership with the U.S. on the worldwide stage, a spokesman for the Pentagon mentioned Tuesday.
Speaking to reporters at a press convention, Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder responded to a query on the Pentagon’s doable message to Congress on the conclusion of a deal to promote F-16 fighter jets to Türkiye.
Ryder mentioned it’s a Congressional choice to make, including “the United States and Turkey share an alliance and they’re an important partner, not only in the region but around the world.”
Asked by Anadolu how vital this potential sale is for navy relations, which have been strained through the years because of a number of points, he harassed that the U.S. views Türkiye as “an important ally.”
“Certainly with regards to the bilateral relationship between the United States and Turkey, we have all the time mentioned that Turkey is a crucial companion and vital ally.
“And so we’ll continue to work closely with Turkey’s leaders on how we can bolster that relationship and insure that our mutual defense needs are considered,” he added.
The U.S. State Department despatched Congress its choice on the potential sale of F-16 fighter jets to Türkiye for a tiered evaluation final week, sources advised Anadolu on Friday.
The notification on the sale has been conveyed to the chairs and rating members of related committees within the House of Representatives and Senate, in line with sources who spoke on situation of anonymity.
The State Department is anticipated to formally announce its notification this week. The congressional notification of the sale will begin a 15-day window for lawmakers to boost objections.
