Turkey's membership in NATO is "not in question," said a statement issued by a spokesperson of the Western military alliance.
According to the statement, it was made "in view of speculative press reports regarding NATO's stance regarding the failed coup in Turkey and Turkey’s NATO membership."
For this reason, the spokesperson "stressed NATO's very clear position" as follows:
"Turkey is a valued ally, making substantial contributions to NATO's joint efforts. Turkey takes full part in the Alliance’s consensus-based decisions as we confront the biggest security challenges in a generation. Turkey’s NATO membership is not in question. Our Alliance is committed to collective defence and founded on the principles of democracy, individual liberty, human rights and the rule of law."
NATO also "counts on the continued contributions of Turkey and Turkey can count on the solidarity and support of NATO," the statement said, and added:
"The NATO secretary general spoke to the Turkish foreign minister on the night of the attempted coup and later with President Erdogan, strongly condemning the attempted coup and reiterating full support for Turkey’s democratic institutions. He expressed support for the elected government of Turkey and respect for the courage of the Turkish people. He also conveyed his condolences for those who had lost their lives during the coup attempt."
Sputnik carried this statement, and noted in its report that a coup attempt took place in Turkey on July 15 but was suppressed the following day.
AFP reported that Turkey warned the United States on Tuesday "not to sacrifice bilateral ties over Pennsylvania-based preacher Fethullah Gulen, whom Ankara blames for the failed coup and wants to see extradited."
Source: B92
10/8/16
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According to the statement, it was made "in view of speculative press reports regarding NATO's stance regarding the failed coup in Turkey and Turkey’s NATO membership."
For this reason, the spokesperson "stressed NATO's very clear position" as follows:
"Turkey is a valued ally, making substantial contributions to NATO's joint efforts. Turkey takes full part in the Alliance’s consensus-based decisions as we confront the biggest security challenges in a generation. Turkey’s NATO membership is not in question. Our Alliance is committed to collective defence and founded on the principles of democracy, individual liberty, human rights and the rule of law."
NATO also "counts on the continued contributions of Turkey and Turkey can count on the solidarity and support of NATO," the statement said, and added:
"The NATO secretary general spoke to the Turkish foreign minister on the night of the attempted coup and later with President Erdogan, strongly condemning the attempted coup and reiterating full support for Turkey’s democratic institutions. He expressed support for the elected government of Turkey and respect for the courage of the Turkish people. He also conveyed his condolences for those who had lost their lives during the coup attempt."
Sputnik carried this statement, and noted in its report that a coup attempt took place in Turkey on July 15 but was suppressed the following day.
AFP reported that Turkey warned the United States on Tuesday "not to sacrifice bilateral ties over Pennsylvania-based preacher Fethullah Gulen, whom Ankara blames for the failed coup and wants to see extradited."
Source: B92
10/8/16
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