Akar and Austin also discussed Finland's accession to NATO, bilateral and regional defense and security matters, according to a statement by the Defense Ministry.
Finland's new NATO membership showed its support for enlargement, Akar told his U.S. counterpart.
They highlighted the importance of the extension of the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
"The importance of the rapid and positive conclusion of our country's F-16 procurement and modernization project was emphasized," the statement read.
Akar also thanked Austin for the support and solidarity shown by the U.S. following the massive earthquakes that shook Türkiye's southern regions in February.
The Turkish official also noted that Ankara supports "NATO's Open Door Policy, Finland's membership shows this once again and it is hoped that Sweden will fulfill its commitments as soon as possible."
Meanwhile, Austin expressed the U.S.' readiness to provide all kinds of support to Türkiye "to heal the wounds of the earthquake," the statement added.
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