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Turkey to Host NATO Summit in Ankara on July 7-8
Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler said NATO is adjusting to a shifting security landscape and the United States has no plans to withdraw. The comments came in written responses ahead of a summit Turkey will host next week.
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Turkey will host 32 NATO leaders along with officials from the Gulf and Asia-Pacific regions in Ankara on July 7-8, al-monitor.com reported. Defence Minister Yasar Guler said the meeting will focus on bloc unity, allies' increased defence spending, defence industry cooperation and greater support for Ukraine. Guler stated that NATO is adjusting to a changing security environment.
He said the United States is not seeking to leave the alliance but wants European allies and Canada to assume more responsibility for Europe's security. "NATO continues to be an unparalleled and fundamental platform for Euro-Atlantic security and defence," Guler said. " Guler added that Ankara should be included in European defence plans and initiatives.
The summit occurs amid alliance discussions over burden-sharing and defence spending.
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