The UK's Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has met with his Turkish counterpart, Defence Minister Hulusi Akar, in Istanbul, while attending the SAHA Expo – the Turkish international defence show.
The meeting, taking place against the backdrop of Russia’s abhorrent and illegal war in Ukraine, is said to have covered a range of topics, including Turkey's crucial role in ensuring grain exports are able to leave Ukraine, and defence cooperation between the UK and Turkey in training, equipment and capabilities.
Following the meeting, Mr Wallace said:
"It has been a great pleasure to meet again with my defence counterpart, Minister Akar. The UK and Türkiye share a long-standing defence partnership and commitment to shared security challenges, including Russia’s war with Ukraine."