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A CRITICAL VISIT FROM THE PENTAGON

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  • Published:12 Eylül 2012, Çarşamba
  • Updated:12 Eylül 2012, Çarşamba

After hosting CIA Director General David Petraeus, Turkey is getting ready to welcome another critically important guest from the United States. U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General arrives to Ankara on Sunday to discuss and the fight against terrorism.

General Dempsey will be hosted by his Turkish counterpart Chief of General Staff at the General Staff Headquarters.

According to the information obtained, during General Özel's visit to the United States in May, he extended an invitation to General Dempsey to visit Turkey.

This will be General Dempsey's first trip to Turkey since being appointed Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Meetings with the general will be centered on recent developments in and establishing a road map in the fight against terrorism.

The internal strife in Syria, the influx of refugees to the Turkish border and the camps where Syrian refugees are staying are issues that will each be brought to the table.

Regional developments will be discussed however the focus will be on determining joint strategies and establishing a road map for handling the terrorist organization.