Ahmed Davutoglu, left, Turkey's foreign minister, opened 'negotiations' on the targeting of the missiles at a preliminary meeting in Brussels last week Photo: ReutersTurkey Objects To Nato Missile Shield Targeting Iran -- The Telegraph
Turkey has imposed hurdles to Nato's planned anti-ballistic missile shield in Europe by demanding proof that the system would not exclusively target Iran.
The development raised further concerns that Turkish foreign policy was tilting outside the sphere of the Western alliance towards alignment with its eastern neighbour.
A Turkish official said Ahmed Davutoglu, Turkey's foreign minister, had opened "negotiations" on the targeting of the missiles at a preliminary meeting in Brussels last week.
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More News On Turkish Conditions For Missile Defense In Their Country
Turkey says anti-missile should not single out Iran -- Reuters
Turkey Shields Iran from US Missile Defense in Europe -- Novinite
US not pressing Turkey over NATO missile shield: Gates -- AFP
Gates says US not pressuring Turkey to contribute to NATO missile defence system -- Canadian Press
Missile shield puzzles Turkey -- Global Times
My Comment: One more nail in the coffin for European - Turkish cooperation.
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