The Republic of Türkiye and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland have today signed a new Security and Defence Partnership on the sidelines of the NATO Summit (#NATOsummit) in Ankara, marking a significant milestone in their strong strategic partnership.
The Partnership reflects their shared determination as two major European NATO Allies to further strengthen and institutionalise their cooperation in response to the evolving Euro-Atlantic security environment.
The Partnership will enable Türkiye and the UK to strengthen their cooperation by deepening consultations through new mechanisms on the politico-military aspects of security and defence policy, including deterrence and defence, military cooperation, defence industry and technology, cyber security and hybrid threats, counter-terrorism, resilience and civil preparedness, and space.
Türkiye and the UK provide unique and irreplaceable contributions to Euro-Atlantic security. Based on Allied solidarity and shared responsibility, and reaffirming their shared commitment to shoulder greater responsibility for building a stronger Europe within a stronger NATO, Türkiye and the UK are increasing defence expenditure and stepping up cooperation on the delivery of the capabilities required by the Alliance while preserving strong transatlantic bonds.
The signing of this Partnership reaffirms Türkiye and the UK's deep commitment to each other’s defence and to the North Atlantic Treaty.