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Tuesday, June 13, 2017
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Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Turkey sends military assessment team to Qatar
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleTurkey has sent a team of military experts to Qatar to evaluate troop deployments, as several Arab countries continue to isolate the small Gulf country over allegations of supporting terror groups.
In a statement, the Turkish military says the country sent a three-person team yesterday to scout and coordinate preparations for deployment.
The military said such military visits have been ongoing since 2015. Turkey and Qatar have developed close ties over the years and reached agreement in 2014 to set up a Turkish military base there.
In a show of support for Qatar, the Turkish parliament and the president rapidly passed legislation for increased military cooperation last week, which foresees troop deployment and military training.
— AP
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