Turkish Defence Minister makes important statement over F – 35 fighter jets and S 400 Missile system purchases

Turkish Defence Minister makes important statement over F – 35 fighter jets and S 400 Missile system purchases

Turkey says talks with the US on F-35 fighter jets are scheduled in comingdays while efforts are also being made to resolve the purchase of S-400issue.

In a statement, Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said purchasing ofRussian S-400 air defence systems was a necessity and not a choice, sinceAnkara could not buy air defence systems from any NATO ally on satisfactoryterms.