UPDATE – US, Turkey hold constructive talks: Turkish FM

CHANGES HEAD, DECK, LEDE, ADDS TWEET FROM CAVUSOGLU IN GRAF 3</p> <p>By Michael Hernandez</p> <p>WASHINGTON (AA) – The U.S. and Turkey held constructive talks Wednesday, during which they discussed challenges in their relations.</p> <p>Secretary of State Mike Pompeo hosted Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu at the State Department.</p> <p>&quot;Had a constructive meeting w/@SecPompeo on challenges in our bilateral relations and issues on #Turkey-#US common agenda,&quot; Cavusoglu said on Twitter after the meeting.</p> <p>The talks lasted 40 minutes, but neither the U.S. nor Turkey immediately released details. </p> <p>They were expected to focus on an ongoing row between Washington and Ankara regarding Turkey's decision to purchase Russia’s S-400 anti-air missile system, in addition to other topics. </p> <p>Turkey's decision to procure the S-400 has led to significantly strained ties, and Washington earlier this week suspended delivery of parts and services necessary to Turkey's receipt of the F-35 stealth fighter jet. </p> <p>U.S. officials have suggested Turkey buy the U.S. Patriot missile system rather than the Russian S-400 system, arguing it is incompatible with NATO systems and exposes the F-35 to possible Russian subterfuge, including covert efforts to obtain critical information on the jet, which could then be relayed to Russia.</p> <p>In response to remarks that the S-400 missile system is incompatible with NATO military equipment, Cavusoglu said at a think tank gathering earlier Wednesday that the system would be for Turkey's own use.</p> <p>&quot;It doesn’t have to be integrated into the NATO system, and this is not our aim. It is for our own use; this is a defense system,&quot; he said.</p> <p>&quot;This system will not see any NATO system, including F-35s, as an enemy.&quot;</p> <p>*Umar Farooq contributed to this story

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