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US, Turkish Defense Ministers to Discuss Kabul Airport Plan

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  • Turkish, US Defense Ministers to discuss Kabul airport plan today over the phone. Akar said details of the mission are still unclear and the airport must become functional so the Afghan govt does not become isolated.
    • Comes amid increased pressure from the Taliban as the US pulls out
  • EU Chief Von der Leyen says the bloc will never accept a two-state solution in Cyprus saying she recently spoke with Erdogan on the matter.
    • Says the EU will monitor Erdogan's visit to Cyrpus closely and not accept anything that refers to the two-state solution
  • VP Oktay calls on Brussels to share the burden of Syrian refugees by opening migration routes in signing ceremony for the EU migrant deal.
    • Oktay says the situation in Turkey is not sustainable if it does not receive assistance from the EU
  • MHP provides support to interior minister Soylu once again, despite corruption claims.
    • Bahceli praised his anti-terror campaign, saying the party will not accept "lynching attempts and character assassinations." Soylu thanked Bahceli for his "belief & trust"
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com

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