Iran, Turkey officials discuss fighting terrorism and exchange views on regional issues
TEHRAN (KNA) – Head of the Iranian Staff of Armed Forces Mohammad Bagheri held talks with Turkish President and Turkish Defense Minister on Wednesday evening in Ankara
Bagheri and Turkish military chiefs have discussed a range of regional issues including a referendum decision by the Iraqi Kurdistan.
No further details of the meeting have been given.
Heading a high-ranking military-political delegation at the invitation of head of the General Staff of the Turkish Armed Forces Hulusi Akar, Baqeri arrived in Turkey on Tuesday morning for a three-day visit, the first of its kind since the Iranian Revolution in 1979.
Upon arrival, bagheri told reporters that he will confer with Turkish authorities on the issue of fight against terrorism, regional developments, Tehran-Ankara defensive ties, and border cooperation will be discussed during the meetings