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The US and Turkiye are set to commence technical-level discussions to resolve lingering tensions over the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) sanctions imposed on Ankara following its purchase of the Russian S-400 missile defence system, Reuters reports.
According to the report, senior diplomatic sources confirmed that a delegation of Turkish officials will travel to Washington next week to engage with US counterparts in what both sides describe as a “constructive and focused dialogue”. The talks are expected to cover the scope of existing sanctions, potential pathways to compliance and the future of US-Turkiye defence cooperation.
The US imposed the sanctions in 2020 under CAATSA, targeting Turkiye’s Presidency of Defence Industries and several senior officials.
The report says Ankara has repeatedly called the move “unjust”, arguing that its North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) membership and regional defence responsibilities should exempt it from such penalties.
The upcoming talks signal a tentative thaw in bilateral relations, which have been strained in recent years by disputes over Syria, energy policy and human rights. A US State Department spokesperson noted that the meetings aim to: “Manage disagreements while advancing mutual strategic interests.”
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