The Turkish Defense Minister said that it was important for them to honor their NATO commitments.

On August 12, 2024, the Turkish Defense Minister stated that Türkiye is committed to its NATO commitments.

The remarks came in an interview with Reuters amid concerns among some Western allies that Turkey could change its policies and turn away from the West.

President Tayyip Erdogan has previously stated Turkey's desire to become a partner of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), created in 2001 by Russia, China and Central Asian countries as an alternative to Western alliances.

Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guller stressed that Turkey's NATO membership does not hinder the development of relations with the SCO. He noted that Turkey's priority is to fulfill its obligations to NATO and strengthen solidarity with partners so that the alliance is decisive and strong.

Turkey's interest in the BRICS group of countries and its friendly ties with Russia have raised concerns among Western countries about a possible change in Turkey's relations with the alliance.

It is also worth noting that Turkey has blocked cooperation between NATO and Israel over the Gaza war. Ankara has been highly critical of Israel's operations in Gaza, calling them genocide, and has cut off all bilateral trade with the country. Ankara has also criticized Western allies for their support for Israel.

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