US and Turkish defense ministers discuss situation in Syria

Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler and U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin discussed the situation and security issues in Syria over the phone.

“A phone call took place on Dec. 24 between National Defense Minister Yaşar Güler and U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.

The parties discussed bilateral relations and regional defense and security issues, particularly in Syria,” Turkey’s Ministry of Defense said.