HL Deb 12 January 1998 vol 584 c124WA
Lord Kennet

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What information Turkey has given to its fellow members of NATO about the scope and purpose of its military collaborations with Israel.

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

The Turkish Government has given no specific briefings to NATO partners on its military collaboration with Israel. However, in bilateral contacts, Turkey has outlined the areas in which it sought to develop its contacts with the Israeli defence forces. These include defence industry co-operation, and search and rescue exercises.

The Turkish authorities have also made clear that their co-operation with Israel is not directed against any third country.

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