After 3-year-pause, Turkey and EU to hold defense talks: What to know
The Common Security and Defense Policy talks come after more than three years of a hiatus, as Ankara seeks a greater role in EU security.
ANKARA — Turkey and the European Union will hold Common Security and Defense Policy (CSDP) talks in Brussels on Wednesday, a Turkish diplomatic source said on Tuesday.
The Turkish delegation will be led by Deputy Foreign Minister Levent Gumrukcu, while the EU side will be headed by Charles Fries, deputy secretary-general of the European External Action Service, the source noted.
The consultations will focus on current European security challenges and ongoing EU defense initiatives, with Turkish officials expected to stress the importance of Turkey’s involvement, according to the source.
Why it matters: The CSDP talks will mark the first high-level round of talks between Fries and a senior Turkish Foreign Ministry official since 2021. The meeting comes as Ankara renews its push for a greater role in EU defense efforts.
