Hulusi Akar met with House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rick Crawford during his engagements in Washington, D.C.

The two sides discussed relations between Turkey and the US, as well as cooperation in defense and security. Regional developments were also among the topics on the table.

Regarding counter-terrorism, Akar stated that they addressed the 'Terror-Free Turkey' vision from a 'Terror-Free Region' perspective and expressed expectations for stronger cooperation in this area.
The meeting also emphasized the importance of dialogue between the two countries' parliaments, and the continuation of this dialogue was confirmed.