Turkish Armed Forces announced the head of U.S. Central Command Army Gen. Joseph Votel and Commander of U.S. Forces in Europe will meet with top Turkish military officials in Ankara on Dec. 14, Daily Sabah reported. The meeting, hosted by Chief of Staff Gen. Hulusi Akar, will also include Iraqi Army Chief of Staff Gen. Othman al-Ghanimi. The military leaders will discuss regional security issues, including U.S. cooperation with the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG). Turkey has been critical of the United States' support of the Syrian Democratic Forces , which includes the YPG.