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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Antalya on Friday ahead of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. The meeting comes as the fifth edition of the forum opens under the theme "Mapping Tomorrow, Managing Uncertainties."President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke with Hungary's incoming Prime Minister Peter Magyar about the future of bilateral relations and regional developments, congratulating him on his election victory. Erdoğan expressed confidence that cooperation between the two NATO allies will advance further.Iran targeted seven Arab countries with at least 6,413 missiles and drones over 41 days, including attacks on the first and second days of the US-Iran ceasefire, an Anadolu tally shows. The UAE recorded the highest number of attacks, followed by Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Türkiye aims to reach $11 billion in defense and aerospace exports by 2028, vaulting the country into the global top 10 of defense exporters. Speaking at Roketsan's new facilities, Erdoğan said the new infrastructure for air defense systems will further enhance the Turkish Armed Forces' deterrent power.President Trump announced a two-week suspension of military action against Iran following discussions with Pakistani leaders, contingent on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Talks are set to begin in Islamabad on Friday, with Trump saying the US received a 10-point proposal from Iran that is "a workable basis" for negotiation.

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SCO nations conduct first joint counter-terrorism drill in China

13:12, 23/07/2024, Tuesday

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SCO nations conduct first joint counter-terrorism drill in China

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Participants from all 10 member nations held exercise in northwestern Xinjiang province

All member nations of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) held their first joint counter-terrorism live drill in China, state media reported on Tuesday.

The "Interaction-2024" exercise took place in northwestern Xinjiang province, according to China's Public Security Ministry. The drill featured special operations aimed at the "eradication of terrorist groups" and set a new standard for joint live exercises.

Founded in 2001 in Shanghai, the SCO originally comprised six countries: Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. India and Pakistan joined in 2017, followed by Iran in 2023 and Belarus this year.

The organization also includes two observer states, Afghanistan and Mongolia, and 14 dialogue partners, including Türkiye.

Titles :China counter-terrorism live drill Interaction-2024 Public Security Ministry Shanghai Shanghai Cooperation Organization Xinjiang Province

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