Turkey and Italy discuss defense ties ahead of NATO summit

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni by phone on Tuesday. The two leaders discussed bilateral relations and regional issues, according to a statement from Ankara. Erdogan said Turkey wants closer cooperation with Italy, especially in the defense industry. The call came ahead of a NATO leaders' summit scheduled to take place in Turkey.