UPDATE - Turkish, British defense chiefs discuss security

ADDS INFO MINISTER’S DEPARTURE FROM UK

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.

Following his visit to the UK, Guler flew to Sarajevo for an official meeting with Bosnia and Herzegovina's Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Zukan Helez.