NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte praised Türkiye as a "staunch and capable ally" following his meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara, emphasizing progress on Ukraine and NATO cooperation ahead of summit.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara on Tuesday, where he reaffirmed Türkiye’s status as a vital NATO ally. Rutte highlighted the importance of ongoing discussions regarding Ukraine and noted that there is a “real window of opportunity for progress towards peace.”
Rutte expressed his optimism ahead of the informal NATO Foreign Ministers' Meeting set for May 14-15 in Antalya, Türkiye, stating that the alliance must remain strong as they prepare for the upcoming NATO Summit next month.
Erdoğan also reaffirmed Türkiye's commitment to NATO, revealing that the country would once again take command of the NATO Kosovo Force. This gesture further emphasizes Ankara's dedication to supporting the alliance and its collective security efforts, as stated by Türkiye's Communications Directorate.
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