Turkish, US defense chiefs discuss regional security over phone

ANKARA

The top defense officials of Turkey and the US held a phone call on Wednesday, according the Turkish authorities.

Turkish National Defense Minister Hulusi Akar and US Secretary of Defense Lloyd James treated bilateral and regional defense and security issues, said the Turkish National Defense Ministry.

The conversation also focused on steps towards establishing a positive agenda before the planned meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and US President Joe Biden.