Developments in S. Caucasus on agenda of meeting of Turkey's National Security Council

Efforts to resolve disputes in southern Caucasus, especially the Upper Karabakh dispute between Azerbaijan and Armenia, in the light of Turkey-Armenia protocols topped the agenda of the routine meeting of the National Security Council (MGK) of Turkey, Anadolu Agency reported.

The council convened under the chairmanship of President Abdullah Gul. Following the meeting which lasted for nearly eight hours, a statement was released which read, "during the meeting, it was stressed that the fight against terrorism will continue with great determination on the basis of the decision made by the parliament on October 6, 2009 to eradicate the threat of terrorism form northern part of Iraq. Recent developments in Iraq, and results of Turkey-Iraq High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council Meeting in Baghdad on October 2009 were discussed."

"Developments in southern Caucasus were also high on agenda of the meeting. Efforts to resolve disputes in southern Caucasus, especially the Upper Karabakh dispute between Azerbaijan and Armenia, were discussed in the light of protocols signed by Turkey and Armenia on October 10, 2009. Turkey will maintain its efforts to ensure regional peace, stability, cooperation and confidence. Developments in Afghanistan were also evaluated. Turkey will continue making contributions to Afghanistan's stability," the statement added.

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