Turkish-American groups urge Congress members to support F-35 sales

Turkish-American groups urge Congress to clear the way for F-35 sales to Türkiye

Turkish-American civil society organizations based in the United States submitted a joint letter to more than 50 members of Congress calling for support for the sale of F-35s to Türkiye. The letter argued that defense cooperation between Türkiye and the United States is important for NATO unity, regional stability and bilateral relations.

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Turkish-American groups urge Congress to clear the way for F-35 sales to Türkiye

Turkish-American civil society organizations based in the United States prepared a joint letter on defense cooperation between Türkiye and the United States and delivered it to more than 50 members of Congress.

The Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA), the Turkish Coalition of America (TCA), the Federation of Turkish American Associations (TADF), the Turkish American National Steering Committee (TASC), the Independent Industrialists and Businessmen's Association (MÜSİAD) USA, the Turkish American Chamber of Commerce of the South (TACCS) and the Association of Anatolian Lions Businessmen (ASKON) USA were among the organizations that signed the letter.

Letter calls for F-35 sales

The joint letter highlighted the foundations of the alliance between Türkiye and the United States and the importance of bilateral relations for regional and global security.

The organizations called on members of Congress to support the sale of U.S. F-35 fighter jets to Türkiye and to remove sanctions and other obstacles to defense cooperation. They said this step would contribute to NATO unity, regional stability and relations between the two countries.

Türkiye's defense industry highlighted

The letter said Türkiye's growing defense industry supports the U.S. goal of encouraging it to take on greater responsibility for Europe's security. It added that approving F-35 sales would help Türkiye continue cooperating with Washington and NATO-aligned suppliers.

The letter also described Türkiye as a constructive regional actor that has undertaken a mediating role in the Russia-Ukraine war and worked for stability in Syria.

Source: Anadolu Ajansı

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