Turkish defence official, US envoy discuss regional security in Ankara meeting

Turkish National Defence Minister Yaşar Güler held a meeting with US Ambassador to Ankara Thomas Joseph Barrack to discuss ongoing cooperation on regional stability and security.

According to Turkish Defence Ministry's post on X, the sides met in Ankara, Caliber.Az reports.

Millî Savunma Bakanı Yaşar Güler, ABD’nin Ankara Büyükelçisi Thomas Joseph Barrack’ı kabul etti.#MillîSavunmaBakanlığı#YaşarGüler pic.twitter.com/zdFgQheGXx

— T.C. Millî Savunma Bakanlığı (@tcsavunma) July 28, 2025

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Following the talks, Ambassador Barrack highlighted their joint commitment to maintaining peace and stability, describing the relationship between the two countries as a key element in promoting regional security.

“Great to meet with Minister Güler. Minister Güler and I discussed our combined interest of regional stability and security in which America and Türkiye are partners and allies,” Barrack wrote on X. 

By Sabina Mammadli