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Turkey's defense minister presses Baghdad, Erbil for cooperation against PKK

Turkey's defense minister presses Baghdad, Erbil for cooperation against PKK

After meeting senior Iraqi and KRG officials, Minister Akar has said they have agreed on many issues, including "removing the PKK from Shingal."

21 January 2021

Columnist Yılmaz Özdil handed prison sentence for insulting defense minister

Columnist Yılmaz Özdil handed prison sentence for insulting defense minister

Özdil had said, "I wouldn't even go out with Hulusi Akar, let alone going into war."

12 November 2020

Defense Minister: Turkey to 'Control the Field' in Idlib

Defense Minister: Turkey to 'Control the Field' in Idlib

Turkey has recently sent large reinforcements to Syria's Idlib, including tanks, heavy weapons and commando troops.

13 February 2020

Defense Minister: Turkey at the Center of NATO

Defense Minister: Turkey at the Center of NATO

Turkey's bilateral relations with other countries are not an alternative to its ties with NATO and EU, Minister of Defense Akar has told a forum in Qatar.

16 December 2019