Statements on Turkey-US Relations from US Ambassador Tom Barrack
US Ambassador Tom Barrack emphasized that Turkey is an indispensable partner for the US president, evaluating bilateral relations and the defense industry.
US Ambassador Tom Barrack drew attention to the importance of the strategic partnership between Turkey and the United States in special evaluations he made in front of the Türkevi.
Strategic Partnership Between Turkey and the US
During his special remarks in front of the Türkevi, US Ambassador Tom Barrack emphasized that Turkey is a very important partner for the US President.
Stating that efforts are being made to maintain communication between the two countries in the best possible way, Barrack underlined that there is no interference in the relations.
Defense Infrastructure and the S-400 Process
Expressing that major changes are taking place in the defense industry, Barrack noted that Turkey's defense industry is at a very strong level.
Stating that the use of Russian systems is not compatible with US systems, Barrack conveyed that the congressional process regarding CAATSA is ongoing.
Harmony Between Leaders and Congressional Efforts
Pointing out that Congress needs to carry out work to resolve the S-400 issue, the ambassador expressed that this matter is not a very critical problem for the two countries.
He also added that there is an extremely good harmony between President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and US President Trump.