US President Joe Biden met&nbsp;Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Rome as the two leaders discussed the contentious F-16 fighter jet deal.

The White House said Biden told Erdogan on the concerns over Turkey's possession of the Russian S-400 missile system as two leaders sought to improve bilateral ties.

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Turkey's agreement with Russia to buy the S-400 missile defence system has led to tensions between the two countries. The Trump administration had earlier refused to sell the F-35 jets to Turkey amid the Russian deal.&nbsp;

Turkey's president has insisted that the US should pay back at least part of the $1.4 billion advance payment for the F-35 jets through the F-16 deal.

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Erodgan had said recently that talks were proceeding on the possible acquisition of F-16s from the US. However, President Biden told Erdogan that the deal will have to go through a process in the United States.

The White House said Biden also "emphasised the importance of strong democratic institutions, respect for human rights, and the rule of law for peace and prosperity".

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Turkey said the meeting between the two leaders had taken place in a "positive atmosphere" and it lasted for over an hour.

(With inputs from Agencies)

US President Joe Biden met Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Rome as the two leaders discussed the contentious F-16 fighter jet deal.

US President Joe Biden met Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Rome as the two leaders discussed the contentious F-16 fighter jet deal. The White House said Biden told Erdogan on the concerns over Turkey's possession of the Russian S-400 missile system as two leaders sought to improve bilateral ties. Also Read: Why the Russian S-400 defence missile deal matters to India Turkey's agreement with Russia to buy the S-400 missile defence system has led to tensions between the two countries. The Trump administration had earlier refused to sell the F-35 jets to Turkey amid the Russian deal. Turkey's president has insisted that the US should pay back at least part of the $1.4 billion advance payment for the F-35 jets through the F-16 deal. Also Read | Don't expect Turkey to take different step on F-35 & S-400: Erdogan to Biden Erodgan had said recently that talks were proceeding on the possible acquisition of F-16s from the US. However, President Biden told Erdogan that the deal will have to go through a process in the United States. The White House said Biden also "emphasised the importance of strong democratic institutions, respect for human rights, and the rule of law for peace and prosperity". Also Read | Russia, India committed to S-400 missile deal: Russian envoy Turkey said the meeting between the two leaders had taken place in a "positive atmosphere" and it lasted for over an hour. (With inputs from Agencies)

Biden meets Erdogan in Rome; F-16 deal, human rights dominate agenda

Reports claim&nbsp;Turkey may purchase Russian fighter jets if Erdogan's regime fails to procure US F-16 fighters.

Russia's TASS news agency quoting the head of Turkey’s defence industry Ismail Demir reported that "Turkey won’t be left without alternatives".

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The news agency quoted Demir declaring that the "issue of Su-35 and Su-57 planes may surface again at any time" if the US F-16 deal does not go through.

The former Trump administration had denied F-35 fighter jets to the Erdogan regime in 2019 after Ankara purchased S-400 missile defence system from Russia.&nbsp;

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President Erdogan on Sunday had said the Biden administration may sell F-16 fighter jets instead of the F-35 fighter jets. News agency Reuters had said Turkey had reportedly requested for 40 F-16 fighter jets.

"We have said we'll take whatever step is needed to meet our country's defence needs," Erdogan had said on Sunday.

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Erdogan had declared he was interested in buying another batch of S-400 missiles from Russia even as the US jet deal had run into trouble earlier.&nbsp;

Erdogan however said&nbsp;that talks were underway with US officials over the F-16 deal including &nbsp;"modernisation of the F-16s" and "possession" of&nbsp;new additional F-16s.

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Turkey had sought compensation for being excluded in the US fighter jet deal and had asked the US government to pay $1.4 billion as it had paid the amount before it was removed.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Reports claim Turkey may purchase Russian fighter jets if Erdogan's regime fails to procure US F-16 fighters. Russia's TASS news agency quoting the head of Turkey’s defence industry Ismail Demir reported that "Turkey won’t be left without alternatives".

Reports claim Turkey may purchase Russian fighter jets if Erdogan's regime fails to procure US F-16 fighters. Russia's TASS news agency quoting the head of Turkey’s defence industry Ismail Demir reported that "Turkey won’t be left without alternatives". Also Read: Erdogan in talks with US to buy F-16 fighter jets after row over F-35 deal The news agency quoted Demir declaring that the "issue of Su-35 and Su-57 planes may surface again at any time" if the US F-16 deal does not go through. The former Trump administration had denied F-35 fighter jets to the Erdogan regime in 2019 after Ankara purchased S-400 missile defence system from Russia. Watch: Turkey to buy Russian S-400 missiles President Erdogan on Sunday had said the Biden administration may sell F-16 fighter jets instead of the F-35 fighter jets. News agency Reuters had said Turkey had reportedly requested for 40 F-16 fighter jets. "We have said we'll take whatever step is needed to meet our country's defence needs," Erdogan had said on Sunday. Also Read | Don't expect Turkey to take different step on F-35 & S-400: Erdogan to Biden Erdogan had declared he was interested in buying another batch of S-400 missiles from Russia even as the US jet deal had run into trouble earlier. Erdogan however said that talks were underway with US officials over the F-16 deal including "modernisation of the F-16s" and "possession" of new additional F-16s. Also Read: Explained: Russian S-400 air defence missile system Turkey had sought compensation for being excluded in the US fighter jet deal and had asked the US government to pay $1.4 billion as it had paid the amount before it was removed. (With inputs from Agencies)

Turkey may buy Russian jets if US F-16 deal fails: Report

Turkey's President Erdogan said talks were underway with the US to buy F-16 fighter jets after the US government had disallowed the sale of F-35 fighter jets&nbsp;over Turkey's purchase of Russian S-400 missile defence systems.

"There is the payment of $1.4 billion we have made for the F-35s and the US had such a proposal in return for these payments," Turkey's president said.

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Turkey had ordered over 100 F-35 fighter jets, however, the US government under former President Trump had stopped the order after Erdogan's regime acquired Russian S-400 missile defence systems.

The former Trump administration had also imposed sanctions against Turkey blacklisting its defence industry directorate chief Ismail Demir and three employees. Turkey has repeatedly asked for the return on investment made on the F-35 fighters&nbsp;earlier.

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"We have said we'll take whatever step is needed to meet our country's defence needs," Erdogan said even as he insisted that he would be interested in buying the second batch of S-400 missile defence systems.

Relations between the US and Turkey have been on the downhill over the proposed sale of US stealth fighters even as Erdogan has been seeking compensation.

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The Biden administration would need approval from the US Congress if it decides to sell F-16 jets&nbsp;to Turkey.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Turkey's President Erdogan said talks were underway with the US to buy F-16 fighter jets after the US government had disallowed the sale of F-35 fighter jets over Turkey's purchase of Russian S-400 missile defence systems.

Turkey's President Erdogan said talks were underway with the US to buy F-16 fighter jets after the US government had disallowed the sale of F-35 fighter jets over Turkey's purchase of Russian S-400 missile defence systems. "There is the payment of $1.4 billion we have made for the F-35s and the US had such a proposal in return for these payments," Turkey's president said. Also Read | Don't expect Turkey to take different step on F-35 & S-400: Erdogan to Biden Turkey had ordered over 100 F-35 fighter jets, however, the US government under former President Trump had stopped the order after Erdogan's regime acquired Russian S-400 missile defence systems. The former Trump administration had also imposed sanctions against Turkey blacklisting its defence industry directorate chief Ismail Demir and three employees. Turkey has repeatedly asked for the return on investment made on the F-35 fighters earlier. Also Read | 'Checkmate': Russia unveils new fighter jet to rival US F-35 stealth fighter "We have said we'll take whatever step is needed to meet our country's defence needs," Erdogan said even as he insisted that he would be interested in buying the second batch of S-400 missile defence systems. Relations between the US and Turkey have been on the downhill over the proposed sale of US stealth fighters even as Erdogan has been seeking compensation. Also Read: Switzerland to order US F-35A fighter jets, Patriot air defence systems The Biden administration would need approval from the US Congress if it decides to sell F-16 jets to Turkey. (With inputs from Agencies)

Erdogan in talks with US to buy F-16 fighter jets after row over F-35 deal