'The Secretary acknowledged Türkiye's legitimate security concerns and discussed the risks posed by ISIS and other malign actors in the region,' US Defence Department says.
"The Secretary acknowledged Türkiye's legitimate security concerns and discussed the risks posed by ISIS and other malign actors in the region," US Defence Department says.Guler discusses bilateral and regional issues with Austin during their phone call. / Photo: AA
During the call on Sunday, Guler and Austin also discussed bilateral and regional defence issues, the ministry said.Austin said the US is closely monitoring statements issued by Syrian opposition groups and their actions. "The Secretary acknowledged Türkiye's legitimate security concerns and discussed the risks posed by ISIS and other malign actors in the region."
On November 30, anti-regime groups took control of most of the centre of Aleppo from regime forces, and on the same day, they gained control over all of Idlib province. Last Thursday, after fierce clashes, the groups took the city centre of Hama from regime forces.
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