Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said on Twitter that Turkey expected a common security strategy that actively supports our security concerns In return for its commitment and contributions to NATO.
“NATO is preparing for an important summit, as it needs to make difficult decisions to prepare for an increasingly uncertain international security environment. As threats to our security have increased in recent years, Turkey is ready to help lead a strategic conversation. NATO must understand and acknowledge the national security concerns of member states and devise solutions accordingly at both tactical and operational levels. Common security of the alliance can only be possible through reassurance of individual members.”
Stressing that Turkey has not received the kind of robust support it expected from NATO in recent years, Altun noted the following:
“Despite this, Turkey has contributed to various NATO missions with its second largest army in the organization. We will continue to contribute but also expect support for our concerns.
NATO can address threats to the alliance and its member states only through clarity about the nature of such threats. Collective security is the most important pillar of stability in peace times and security in war times. A failure to adequately acknowledge the legitimate threat perceptions and security concerns of member states will weaken the alliance and make NATO less credible.”