British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, ahead of his visit to Turkiye on June 30, said that the U.K. strongly backs Turkiye’s bid to acquire Eurofighter Typhoon jets.

Axar.az informs that in a wide-ranging interview with Daily Hurriyet, Lammy emphasized Turkiye’s critical role in NATO, the need for Middle East stability, and the potential for deeper U.K.-Turkiye trade ties.

Lammy expressed confidence in the Eurofighter deal, stating, “We are making excellent progress on the potential export of Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft to Turkiye, and we are certain all four consortium partners support this sale.”

Türkiye has been negotiating with the Eurofighter consortium, which includes the U.K., Germany, Italy, and Spain, to bolster its air force. Germany had previously raised concerns, but Lammy noted the U.K.’s efforts to secure Berlin’s approval have advanced talks significantly.