Turkish president's chief adviser says Türkiye-US ties extend beyond military cooperation

A senior adviser to the Turkish president said that relations between Türkiye and the United States extend well beyond military cooperation, and that Nato remains a central pillar of the relationship between Ankara and Washington.

The comments came during a discussion on Turkish-American relations that also featured a retired US diplomat, who said Türkiye holds the potential to influence the whole Mediterranean or much of Europe.

Both speakers stressed the importance of maintaining strong ties between the two Nato allies, pointing to Türkiye's strategic position spanning Europe, the Middle East and the wider Mediterranean region.

The remarks come amid continued discussion among policymakers and analysts about the scope of the US-Türkiye relationship, which spans diplomatic, economic and security cooperation in addition to the countries' shared Nato membership.

Further details of the discussion, including its full context and setting, were not immediately available.