Türkiye, UK strengthen co-op in defense industry

Cooperation in the field of defense industry between Türkiye and the UK is important for both countries, Turkish Ambassador to London Osman Koray Ertas said, Report informs referring to Anadolu Agency.

The diplomat noted that Turkish defense enterprises began to show great interest in cooperation with the UK. In this context, a Turkish defense company recently bought shares in a British defense company, he added.

"Once again, as part of IDEF-23 (16th International Defense Industry Fair), our major defense industry company has signed a partnership agreement with an important company in the UK. We will continue to support this strategic approach in our relations in the defense industry," Ertas added.

In addition, the ambassador noted that over the past years, there has been a positive trend in the cooperation of countries in the field of tourism.