Statement by the NATO Spokesman

The DPC met today and decided to deploy to South East Turkey the air component of the AMF consisting of aircraft from the Belgian, German and Italian air forces, to demonstrate the collective solidarity and determination of the alliance In the face of any potential threat to allied territory and thus contribute to deterrence and defence. In this context the deployment will be the subject of close and constant review by the DPC.

The deployment will take place between the 6th and the 10th of January 1991 .