The head of Turkey's defense ministry, Yaşar Güler, reports that the NATO summit scheduled for July 7-8 in Ankara could have historical significance for the North Atlantic Alliance.
According to him, in the context of increasing conflicts, cyber threats, terrorism, and energy security threats in the region, allies are required to strengthen unity and coordination of actions. During the upcoming meeting, special emphasis will be placed on collective defense as well as the expansion of defense-industrial cooperation.
Güler noted that NATO is currently in one of the most challenging phases of its history and must adapt to newly emerging threats, including cyber and hybrid attacks. The minister emphasized Turkey's role within the alliance and pointed out Ankara's contribution to NATO's defense capabilities.
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