NATO says Turkey membership ‘not in question’

Turkey’s membership of NATO is “not in question” following the failed coup in July, the alliance says, reiterating its support for Ankara.

“Turkey’s NATO membership is not in question,” spokeswoman Oana Lungescu says in a statement issued in response to “speculative press reports.”

“NATO counts on the continued contributions of Turkey and Turkey can count on the solidarity and support of NATO,” Lungescu says.

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Konstantinovsky Palace outside Saint Petersburg, August 9, 2016. (AFP Photo/Alexander Nemenov)
Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Konstantinovsky Palace outside Saint Petersburg, August 9, 2016. (AFP Photo/Alexander Nemenov)

— AFP

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