Hulusi Akar

Turkey: Ready to support Iraq in clearing Sinjar of terrorists

Turkey-Iraq, as well as Turkey-Erbil cooperation, will bring important developments in the coming period in fighting terrorism, Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar says following his visit to the neighbouring country.

Turkey's defence chiefs visit northern Iraq

Turkey aims to eliminate Daesh and PKK terrorists in the region to ensure security along its borders and live in peace with its neighbours.

Turkish Defence Minister in Libya to discuss cooperation, visit troops

The Turkish Defence Ministry said Akar is there to inspect Turkish forces and have talks with Libyan officials to discuss military cooperation between Tripoli and Ankara.

Turkey urges US to review its sanctions over S-400 purchase

Defence Minister Hulusi Akar says Ankara bought Russian missile systems to bolster country's security, arguing US sanctions over the deal were not befitting to ties of both NATO allies.

Turkey denounces French decision on Karabakh

French Senate urged the French government to recognise Azerbaijan's region of Nagorno-Karabakh as an independent republic, a move against UN resolutions.

Turkey, Greece cancel drills in Eastern Mediterranean – NATO

Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said that the cancellation of the exercises had been done after Turkey's proposal to de-escalate tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Turkey launches first training warship for Qatar

On Thursday, Turkey’s Anadolu Shipyard launched a cadet training warship that has been exclusively produced for the Qatari Naval Forces.

Oruc Reis' return doesn't mean Ankara is giving up on rights: Turkey

"We are for good neighbourliness, friendship, dialogue and a political solution. For this, we are doing our best in Turkey," says Turkish Defence Minister Akar as Greece welcomes the return of Oruc Reis research vessel to the Turkish port of Antalya.

Erdogan: Turkey has power to tear up immoral maps

Meanwhile, Turkey announced that it will be starting its annual five-day military drill with the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

Turkey: Seeking rights, not conflict, in eastern Mediterranean

Commenting on the US lifting a 33-year-old arms embargo on Greek-administered Cyprus, Defence Minister Akar says the decision will only serve to create an impasse, not peace.

Turkey to hold firing exercises in latest Eastern Mediterranean drill

Turkey’s Defence Minister Hulusi Akar says country’s recent Navtex alert is part of efforts to ensure the safety for a navy drill off the coast of Iskenderun, eastern Mediterranean.

Turkey vows to stand with Libyan people

Ankara is providing Libya military training and support as part of a memorandum of understanding signed between the two nations on security and military cooperation, says Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar.