Erdogan: Don't worry about American missiles, why should they be disturbed by Russian ones?

Turkey's president, Recep Tayip Erdogan, said he has wrapped up talks on the overall purchase of S-400 missile systems from Russia.

The head of the Turkish state responded to the journalists' interest at Ankara's “Esenboga” Airport, shortly after returning from the visit tour of Gulf countries.

Asked about negotiations on purchasing S-400 missiles from the Russian Federation, President Erdogan said “Each state is tasked with taking specific measures for its own safety. These security measures are required to be taken from where it can be taken. Even with America we have fulfilled certain talks. Regarding the S-400 missiles, we also had talks. When other weapons are used, there are no worries, whereas when used, S-400 is of concern. When used Patriot has no worries. We'll choose him with whom we can make joint production. Currently, in terms of security, Turkey does all the simulations (computer) on the basis. In fact, negotiations are closed on general lines. ”

Chief of General Staff of the United States Armed Forces Joseph Dunford commented a few days ago that “would be disturbing if Turkey were to buy S-400 missiles from Russia”.

While President Erdogan praised the comment in question with the words “why it should be disturbing”, an answer for Joseph Dunford also came from US Department of Defence (Pentagon), Colonel Jeff Davis.

During Monday's daily press conference, Jeff Davis stopped on the comment of the head of the US Department of State, saying that “Turkey enjoys the right to veto the purchase of S-400 missiles from Russia and justify this decision from its own perspective”.

Asked whether Washington has offered Ankara any alternative to this issue, Colonel Davis answered in words: “I don't want to get into the details of private talks. ”/trt