NATO Secretary General statement on events in Turkey

• 16 Jul. 2016 -
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• Press Release (2016) 128
• Issued on 16 Jul. 2016
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• Last updated: 16 Jul. 2016 01:38

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I have just spoken to the Turkish foreign minister Mevlut Cavusoglu. I am following events in Turkey closely and with concern. I call for calm and restraint, and full respect for Turkey's democratic institutions and its constitution. Turkey is a valued NATO Ally.