Türkiye and France have established a new road map to enhance their defence and security cooperation, focusing on areas such as intelligence sharing, air defence, and joint defence industry projects. The agreement, announced by Türkiye’s Defence Ministry, aims to create a structured framework for bilateral collaboration based on mutual interests. Regular security consultations and strengthened coordination against hybrid threats are key components of this initiative, as both nations seek to improve compatibility between their defence systems.
The cooperation extends to joint training and capacity-building activities in third countries, promoting regional stability. Military exchanges will see personnel from both nations participating in activities at military academies, as well as joint naval, air, and land exercises. Additionally, Ankara and Paris plan to develop joint defence projects, enhance technology and information exchanges, and bolster ties between their defence industries. Bilateral meetings will rotate between the two countries, with the inaugural session slated for late 2026.
In a separate statement, Türkiye criticised Israel’s military actions in southern Syria, alleging violations of the 1974 Disengagement Agreement. Rear Adm. Zeki Aktürk, spokesperson for Türkiye’s Defence Ministry, condemned Israel’s excavation and road expansion activities near the separation line in Quneitra, urging the international community to intervene to protect regional peace.
Furthermore, efforts to build trust between Türkiye and Greece continue, with military delegations from both nations engaging in exchanges and discussions under their 2026 Confidence-Building Measures Implementation Plan. On the domestic front, Türkiye reported the surrender of one PKK member in the past week and the apprehension of 660 individuals attempting illegal border crossings. Overall, Turkish authorities have intercepted 13,366 people trying to cross the border illegally this year, preventing a further 53,870 from doing so.