Pentagon spokesman Ryder’s comment on the sale of F-16 to Turkey! “Turkey is an important partner not only in the region, but in the world” |

Spokesman Ryder answered questions about the decision to sell F-16s to Turkey at a daily press conference. Sending the decision to Congress for preliminary review and this potential sale of the two countries military Responding to the question of how important it is in their relations, Ryder said that the decision is in Congress to be evaluated.

“Turkey with USA As for bilateral relations between the two countries, we have always said that Turkey is an important partner and ally. So to strengthen these ties and meet our mutual defense needs Turkey we will continue to work closely with the leaders. is taken into account,” Ryder said. he said.

USA When asked if his administration approved the sale of F-16s to Turkey and the plan to sell F-35s to Greece, Ryder said that these issues are independent of each other and USAHe noted that he has relations with both countries.

Some members of Congress to sell F-16 to Turkey protest When asked if the Pentagon had advised Congress on the issue, Ryder said, “That’s something for Congress to decide. I can’t tell them what to do from here. As I have said many times, Turkey and the United States share an alliance and Turkey is an important partner not only in the region, but in the world.”

Brigadier General Ryder at US Army base Fort Sill in Oklahoma Ukraine Patriot to the soldiers weather announced that it has started training on defense systems.

Ryder said the training would take several months and take 90-100 Ukraine He shared that his soldier had arrived. (AA)

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