Ističući sigurnosne rizike, sukobe i rivalstvo u regionu koji prijete regionalnoj i globalnoj sigurnosti, Buyukanit je izjavio da je saradnja među vojnim liderima bila najsvježiji ali i najznačajniji napor na jačanju sigurnosti i stabilnosti u regionu.
Pointing out to security risks, conflicts and rivalry in the region that threaten regional and global security, Buyukanit said the co-operation among the military leaders was the most recent but also the most significant effort to strengthen security and stability in the region.