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Turkish defense minister meets his Russian counterpart

Head of Turkey's intelligence organization also accompanied National Defense Minister Hulusi Akar

Ersin Çelik
15:06 - 17/08/2018 الجمعة
Update: 15:09 - 17/08/2018 الجمعة
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Turkey’s National Defense Minister Hulusi Akar and his counterpart Sergey Shoygu
Turkey’s National Defense Minister Hulusi Akar and his counterpart Sergey Shoygu

Turkey’s National Defense Minister Hulusi Akar met his Russian counterpart on Friday.

Akar and National Intelligence Organization (MIT) head Hakan Fidan flew to Moscow in the early hours of the day.

Akar and Fidan, who were welcomed with a military ceremony, met Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu and other senior officials.

A statement by Russian Defense Ministry said the two ministers discussed regional security issues, including the latest developments in Syria.

"Special attention has been paid to the rapid resolution of humanitarian issues in Syria and the return of the refugees to their country," it said.

Mutual cooperation in the defense sector was also discussed, the statement said.

#Hulusi Akar
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#Turkish national defense minister
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