Lithuanian ambassador discussed fight against terrorism with Minister Çavuşoğlu
On August 13th Ambassador Audrius Bruzga met with H.E. Mr Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey to discuss bilateral relations, the fight against terrorism and the situation of the Crimean Tatars under occupation.
Ambassador Brūzga reiterated Lithuania‘s support to Turkey in the fight against terrorism as terrorism has become the most serious security concern in the region and beyond. Preventing migration of foreign fighters was seen in Vilnius as a prerequisite for a succesful campaign against organized terrorist groups in Syria and Iraq. Ambassador Brūzga called on the Turkish authorities to continue with coordination and sharing of information with partners in the Counter-Terrorism Coalition.
Minister Çavuşoğlu said that Turkey was ready to work together with the US and other states in the region to confront the Islamic State (or DAESH) in a most decisive way. The aim is to eradicate the Islamic State from Syria. The Minister also thanked Lithuania for taking an active interest in the cause of the Crimean Tatars and assured the Lithuanian ambassador of his full support to the development of the Lithuanian-Turkish trade and business relations.
