Hagel Speaks with Turkish Defense Minister About ISIS Threat
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US Senate(WASHINGTON) — Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel spoke on Monday with his Turkish counterpart Ismet Yilmaz about the regional threat posed by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria and the security situation in both Iraq and Syria.
According to a readout of the phone call provided by Pentagon Press Secretary Rear Adm. John Kirby, Hagel thanked Yilmaz for Turkey’s willingness to contribute to coalition efforts to fight back against ISIS. Hagel noted Turkey’s expertise in training members of the moderate Syrian opposition.
The two leaders agreed that a “comprehensive, strategic approach to the threat posed by [ISIS]” is necessary, and that they would continue “close sustained consultations.”
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