“This is more than a trade deal – it is the start of a deep defence partnership that will contribute to our overall security”. Prime Minister Theresa May announces a new deal for the UK to help with the pre-design of Turkey’s new fighter jet, the TFX.
Full transcript of Theresa May’s press conference with Turkish PM Yildirim on 28 January 2017 is here.
Prime Minister May also made a statement following talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey as part of her visit to Ankara. Full text is here.
PM May and President Erdogan