Biden: I’m sure we can sell F-16s to Turkey

US President Biden addressed Lithuanians at Vilnius University on the last day of the NATO Summit. Expressing his satisfaction that Finland is the latest ally to join NATO and that an agreement has been reached in the process regarding Sweden, Biden said: “President Erdogan kept his word.” saying.

Biden affirmed that NATO is stronger, more energetic and united than ever before in its history. “This did not happen by chance; When Putin launched the brutal war against Ukraine out of his passion for territory and power, he was betting that NATO would collapse.” he said.

“WE DO NOT DOUBT”

Noting that they mobilized the world to support Ukraine when the war began, Biden also said of the continued support: “I repeat, we will not hesitate. We will not doubt it. Our commitment to Ukraine will not weaken. No matter how long it takes, today and tomorrow, we will defend freedom.” he used the phrases.

Biden reaffirmed the importance of the US-Europe relationship for global stability, asserted that they have taken the transatlantic partnership to new heights, and noted that the idea that the US can develop without a secure Europe is unreasonable.

After expressing that they brought together the main democracies of the region to cooperate in order to keep the Pacific free and open, prosperous and secure, Biden argued that they are working to deepen the ties between the democracies of the Atlantic and the Pacific.

“CLIMATE CHANGE IS THE GREATEST THREAT”

Stating that no country can solve problems like climate change and the global economy on its own, Biden said: “You know, we’re almost part of the common will to address climate change, which is accelerating the existential threat. This threat is real. This is serious. We do not have much time. This is the biggest threat to humanity. And only by working together can we prevent the worst consequences of climate change from destroying our future, that of our children and grandchildren.” he performed the assessment of it.

“That’s why we need to update our tools to better meet current needs.” Biden said that climate disasters, epidemics and conflicts across borders have left many people behind and made it difficult to overcome problems of poverty and instability.

“I AM SURE WE CAN SELL F-16 TO Türkiye”

Biden answered questions from reporters before boarding a plane for Finland after the NATO Summit in Lithuania. Asked if New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez, who opposes the sale of F-16s to Turkey, would drop his objection, Biden said: “I’m sure Turkey will continue to support Sweden’s NATO entry and we can sell those F-16s. ” he said.

Biden also stated that his bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, in the framework of the NATO Summit, was very good.

Biden also addressed the issue of Ukraine’s participation in NATO: “Not until the war is over. One thing Zelenskiy understands is that it doesn’t matter if he’s in NATO right now, as long as he has the commitments accepted by the Allies.” he used the phrases.

BIDEN MEETS ZELENSKY

A written statement was made from the White House regarding the meeting of the two. According to the statement, Biden confirmed that Ukraine will continue to support Russia’s aggressive war.

Biden affirmed that the integration of Ukraine into the Euro-Atlantic society will also be supported.

The two welcomed the joint statement of support for Ukraine by the G7 leaders.

The leaders, who also discussed bilateral security commitments for Ukraine’s future self-preservation, discussed Ukraine’s offensive against Russia and US support in this context.

THANKS TO ERDOĞAN FROM TWITTER

Biden posted on his Twitter account today a video collage of his meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan about the NATO summit.

President Biden said: “Yesterday Turkey reached a historic agreement on Sweden’s admission to NATO. President Erdogan; Thank you for your courage, leadership and diplomacy.” he used the phrase.

Noting that this summit reaffirms NATO’s commitment to defense, Biden said: “I hope we can continue to strengthen this further.” he performed the assessment of it.

BIDEN SHARING FROM ERDOGAN

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan responded on Twitter to US President Joe Biden, who thanked him by sharing on his Twitter account about the NATO Summit.

Emphasizing in his post that, as always, Turkey will continue to support the expansion of NATO and the strengthening of the alliance with sincerity, a sense of responsibility and a principled stance, Erdoğan said:

“I believe that our Alliance’s firm and unanimous solutions to all security challenges, especially the fight against terrorism, and the strengthening of ties between allies will play an important role in establishing regional and world peace. We will maintain our constructive stance as long as Turkey’s legitimate security concerns and regional and global initiatives designed to win-win are taken into account. Thank you, Mr. President, for your personal support, good wishes and praise for the Alliance”. (AA)