Turkish defense chief meets Italian counterpart in Ankara

ANKARA

Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler met Tuesday with his Italian counterpart, Guido Crosetto, in Ankara.

Guler welcomed Crosetto with an official ceremony at the ministry.

The two NATO allies enjoy close relations.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan received Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Istanbul for talks in January.