Germany says Britain taking lead on possible Eurofighters for Turkey


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  • Saturday, 19 Oct 2024

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaks during a joint press conference with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan (not pictured) in Istanbul, Turkey October 19, 2024. REUTERS/Murad Sezer

ISTANBUL (Reuters) -German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Saturday that a project to possibly supply Turkey with Eurofighter jets was an effort being driven by Britain and was in the early stages.

"It is something that will continue to develop, but is now being driven forward from there (Britain)," he said when asked about potential movement on the issue at a press conference in Istanbul with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan.

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