U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Ash Carter Arrives Turkey

February 4, 2013

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Ash Carter has arrived in Turkey to continue close consultations on a number of core issues.

Dr. Carter will meet with Minister of National Defense Yılmaz and other senior defense officials to help advance mutual defense cooperation, including NATO-led efforts to address the potential missile threat resulting from the conflict in Syria. 

Dr. Carter's visit will also provide an opportunity to reaffirm America's strong commitment to Turkey as an ally in confronting international terrorism in the wake of last Friday's incident at the U.S. Embassy.