Akar meets US Syria envoy
Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar met with U.S. Special Envoy for Syria James Jeffrey on Friday.
The Ministry said in a written statement that Akar and Jeffrey had exchanged views on issues of regional security, especially Syria.
The U.S. Ambassador to Ankara David Satterfield was present at the meeting. (ILKHA)
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