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Thu Nov 22, 2012 7:26 am (PST) . Posted by:
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http://en.rian.ru/russia/20121
Russian Information Agency Novosti
November 22, 2012
Russia Warns Against NATO Missiles on Syrian Border
MOSCOW: Russia's Foreign Ministry cautioned Thursday against Turkey's intention to deploy NATO Patriot missiles on its border with Syria.
"The militarization of the Turkish-Syrian border would be an alarming signal," said ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich. "It would do nothing to foster stability in the region."
"Our advice to our Turkish colleagues is to use their influence on the Syrian opposition to draw them closer to dialogue, instead of flexing their muscles and taking the situation down a dangerous path," he added.
NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said Wednesday that Turkey's request to deploy the missiles would be considered soon. Ankara says the missile system is necessary to protect its border with conflict-torn Syria.
US Patriot surface-to-air missiles were last deployed to Turkey in 1991 and 2003, during the two Gulf Wars.
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Tensions between Turkey and Syria flared dangerously this summer after Damascus shot down a Turkish fighter that had violated its airspace. Turkey threatened retaliation if there was any repeat of the incident, although it admitted the plane had mistakenly strayed slightly into Syria.
Lukashevich also denied Russian media reports that Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was planning to meet on November 26 with the Syrian opposition.
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Russia - along with China - has drawn heavy Western criticism for its refusal to sanction UN sanctions against Assad's regime, Moscow sole remaining ally in the Arab world. Moscow said the proposed UN resolutions betrayed a pro-rebel bias and would do nothing to bring peace.
Putin vowed earlier this year not to allow a repeat of the “Libya scenario,” which saw the ouster and murder of long-time Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi after a NATO military campaign.
But Moscow has denied it is supporting Assad in the conflict and says it will respect the will of the "Syrian people."
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http://english.ruvr.ru/2012_11
Voice of Russia
November 22, 2012
Russia warns Turkey against Patriot missiles
Russia has expressed its concern over the militarization of the Turkish-Syrian border, the VoR correspondent Polina Chernitsa has cited the Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich who commented on Turkey’s request to deploy Patriot missiles on the Syrian border.
Moscow would like Turkey to contribute to the beginning of the inter-Syria dialogue rather than flex its military muscles, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich said on Thursday.
“The militarization of the Syrian-Turkish border is a dismal signal,” Lukashevich said, referring to Turkey’s recent request to deploy Patriot anti-missile systems to protect its border with Syria.
He urged Turkey to interact more with the Syrian opposition so as to help start the inter-Syria dialogue as soon as possible.
Turkey already hosted the complex twice. in 1991 and 2003 during the two Iraqi campaigns but never used it.
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Russian Information Agency Novosti
November 22, 2012
Russia Warns Against NATO Missiles on Syrian Border
MOSCOW: Russia's Foreign Ministry cautioned Thursday against Turkey's intention to deploy NATO Patriot missiles on its border with Syria.
"The militarization of the Turkish-Syrian border would be an alarming signal," said ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich. "It would do nothing to foster stability in the region."
"Our advice to our Turkish colleagues is to use their influence on the Syrian opposition to draw them closer to dialogue, instead of flexing their muscles and taking the situation down a dangerous path," he added.
NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said Wednesday that Turkey's request to deploy the missiles would be considered soon. Ankara says the missile system is necessary to protect its border with conflict-torn Syria.
US Patriot surface-to-air missiles were last deployed to Turkey in 1991 and 2003, during the two Gulf Wars.
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Tensions between Turkey and Syria flared dangerously this summer after Damascus shot down a Turkish fighter that had violated its airspace. Turkey threatened retaliation if there was any repeat of the incident, although it admitted the plane had mistakenly strayed slightly into Syria.
Lukashevich also denied Russian media reports that Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was planning to meet on November 26 with the Syrian opposition.
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Russia - along with China - has drawn heavy Western criticism for its refusal to sanction UN sanctions against Assad's regime, Moscow sole remaining ally in the Arab world. Moscow said the proposed UN resolutions betrayed a pro-rebel bias and would do nothing to bring peace.
Putin vowed earlier this year not to allow a repeat of the “Libya scenario,” which saw the ouster and murder of long-time Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi after a NATO military campaign.
But Moscow has denied it is supporting Assad in the conflict and says it will respect the will of the "Syrian people."
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http://english.ruvr.ru/2012_11
Voice of Russia
November 22, 2012
Russia warns Turkey against Patriot missiles
Russia has expressed its concern over the militarization of the Turkish-Syrian border, the VoR correspondent Polina Chernitsa has cited the Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich who commented on Turkey’s request to deploy Patriot missiles on the Syrian border.
Moscow would like Turkey to contribute to the beginning of the inter-Syria dialogue rather than flex its military muscles, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich said on Thursday.
“The militarization of the Syrian-Turkish border is a dismal signal,” Lukashevich said, referring to Turkey’s recent request to deploy Patriot anti-missile systems to protect its border with Syria.
He urged Turkey to interact more with the Syrian opposition so as to help start the inter-Syria dialogue as soon as possible.
Turkey already hosted the complex twice. in 1991 and 2003 during the two Iraqi campaigns but never used it.
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Thu Nov 22, 2012 7:26 am (PST) . Posted by:
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Xinhua News Agency
November 21, 2102
German FM approves Turkey's missile request
BERLIN: German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle told the country's ambassador to NATO on Wednesday to approve Turkey's official request for NATO patriot missiles to be stationed near Turkish-Syrian border to help defend it from attacks.
"I've told the German ambassador to accept the request, of course if the necessary conditions are met," Westerwelle said at the lower house of parliament, adding that rejecting the request would cause severe consequences for NATO.
The final decision on German troops' mission in Turkey must be approved in the parliament.
The Turkish government said in a statement in Ankara on Wednesday that "in face of the threats and risks posed to our national security by the ongoing crisis in Syria...it has been decided to formally request from NATO that our national air defense be reinforced with the support of allied air defense elements."
NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen said in a statement that NATO will discuss Turkey's request without delay.
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Rasmussen said it was up to Germany, the Netherlands and the United States that have Patriot missile systems to decide whether they can provide the missiles for deployment in Turkey and for how long.
During the 1991 Gulf war and 2003 Iraq war, Turkey had twice requested NATO for the deployment of Patriot missiles. In both cases, deployments were carried out by the Netherlands.
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http://www.nato.int/cps/en/SID
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
November 21, 2012
Statement by the NATO Secretary General on Patriot Missile Deployment to Turkey
I have received a letter from the Turkish government requesting the deployment of Patriot missiles. Such a deployment would augment Turkey’s air defence capabilities to defend the population and territory of Turkey. It would contribute to the de-escalation of the crisis along NATO’s south-eastern border. And it would be a concrete demonstration of Alliance solidarity and resolve.
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NATO will discuss Turkey’s request without delay. If approved, the deployment would be undertaken in accordance with NATO’s standing air defence plan. It is up to the individual NATO countries that have available Patriots - Germany, the Netherlands and the United States - to decide if they can provide them for deployment in Turkey and for how long. Next week a joint team will visit Turkey to conduct a site-survey for the possible deployment of Patriots.
The security of the Alliance is indivisible. NATO is fully committed to deterring against any threats and defending Turkey’s territorial integrity.
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Xinhua News Agency
November 21, 2102
German FM approves Turkey's missile request
BERLIN: German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle told the country's ambassador to NATO on Wednesday to approve Turkey's official request for NATO patriot missiles to be stationed near Turkish-Syrian border to help defend it from attacks.
"I've told the German ambassador to accept the request, of course if the necessary conditions are met," Westerwelle said at the lower house of parliament, adding that rejecting the request would cause severe consequences for NATO.
The final decision on German troops' mission in Turkey must be approved in the parliament.
The Turkish government said in a statement in Ankara on Wednesday that "in face of the threats and risks posed to our national security by the ongoing crisis in Syria...it has been decided to formally request from NATO that our national air defense be reinforced with the support of allied air defense elements."
NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen said in a statement that NATO will discuss Turkey's request without delay.
...
Rasmussen said it was up to Germany, the Netherlands and the United States that have Patriot missile systems to decide whether they can provide the missiles for deployment in Turkey and for how long.
During the 1991 Gulf war and 2003 Iraq war, Turkey had twice requested NATO for the deployment of Patriot missiles. In both cases, deployments were carried out by the Netherlands.
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization
November 21, 2012
Statement by the NATO Secretary General on Patriot Missile Deployment to Turkey
I have received a letter from the Turkish government requesting the deployment of Patriot missiles. Such a deployment would augment Turkey’s air defence capabilities to defend the population and territory of Turkey. It would contribute to the de-escalation of the crisis along NATO’s south-eastern border. And it would be a concrete demonstration of Alliance solidarity and resolve.
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NATO will discuss Turkey’s request without delay. If approved, the deployment would be undertaken in accordance with NATO’s standing air defence plan. It is up to the individual NATO countries that have available Patriots - Germany, the Netherlands and the United States - to decide if they can provide them for deployment in Turkey and for how long. Next week a joint team will visit Turkey to conduct a site-survey for the possible deployment of Patriots.
The security of the Alliance is indivisible. NATO is fully committed to deterring against any threats and defending Turkey’s territorial integrity.
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Thu Nov 22, 2012 9:49 am (PST) . Posted by:
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Trend News Agency
November 22, 2012
Azerbaijani expert: NATO needs new format
M. Aliyev
Baku: NATO is in need of a new "Article 4.5" format, expert on security issues and teacher at the Baku State University Bakhtiyar Aslanbeyli said at the International conference on "Ensuring Energy Security in the Caspian Basin and NATO's role in protecting critical energy infrastructure".
He said this format can be agreed in the middle of the existing format between NATO member countries ("an attack against one state shall be considered an attack against all") and the "consultation" format between NATO and partner countries.
Aslanbeyli underlined that the new format could be realised by signing an Individual Security Agreement between Azerbaijan and NATO.
"By the signing of such an agreement Azerbaijan can gain additional guaranties vital for its security, NATO member countries can declare their interests in the security of critical energy infrastructure in the region which are of vital importance for their energy supply; also NATO can seriously strengthen its positions in the South Caucasus," he said.
Aslanbeyli said that Azerbaijan's location in the complicated geopolitical region, the existence in its territory of critical energy infrastructure with vital importance for energy supply to many European countries including NATO member states, the fact that neighbouring Armenia occupied the territories of Azerbaijan, remains a member of the Collective Security Treaty Organization security system, but Azerbaijan declared integration to Euro-Atlantic structures as one of the main directions of its national security, in another neighbouring country, in Iran, different officials announce the energy interests of Western countries in Azerbaijan as a main target in case of military intervention to Iran, prompts Azerbaijan to be a member of a security system that could help to minimise such security threats.
"Of course, Azerbaijan's current geopolitical position, military potential, and balanced foreign policy in the region serve as a solid background for the neutralization of existing security threats. But raising security relations (a security guaranty) with NATO to a higher level can positively influence the security situation of the country. Then, how those relations could be developed in addition to the PfP [Partnership for Peace] program. It is well known that the cornerstone of NATO's activities - the principle of collective defence from armed attack stipulated by Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty applies to the member countries only. Of course, realization of a security guarantee in the format of Article 5 is not realistic for both sides. Relations with partner countries are regulated mainly under Article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty. But 'consultations' meant in Article 4 may not be satisfactory for the neutralization of existing security
threats in decisive moments," Aslanbeyli said.
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Trend News Agency
November 22, 2012
Azerbaijani expert: NATO needs new format
M. Aliyev
Baku: NATO is in need of a new "Article 4.5" format, expert on security issues and teacher at the Baku State University Bakhtiyar Aslanbeyli said at the International conference on "Ensuring Energy Security in the Caspian Basin and NATO's role in protecting critical energy infrastructure".
He said this format can be agreed in the middle of the existing format between NATO member countries ("an attack against one state shall be considered an attack against all") and the "consultation" format between NATO and partner countries.
Aslanbeyli underlined that the new format could be realised by signing an Individual Security Agreement between Azerbaijan and NATO.
"By the signing of such an agreement Azerbaijan can gain additional guaranties vital for its security, NATO member countries can declare their interests in the security of critical energy infrastructure in the region which are of vital importance for their energy supply; also NATO can seriously strengthen its positions in the South Caucasus," he said.
Aslanbeyli said that Azerbaijan's location in the complicated geopolitical region, the existence in its territory of critical energy infrastructure with vital importance for energy supply to many European countries including NATO member states, the fact that neighbouring Armenia occupied the territories of Azerbaijan, remains a member of the Collective Security Treaty Organization security system, but Azerbaijan declared integration to Euro-Atlantic structures as one of the main directions of its national security, in another neighbouring country, in Iran, different officials announce the energy interests of Western countries in Azerbaijan as a main target in case of military intervention to Iran, prompts Azerbaijan to be a member of a security system that could help to minimise such security threats.
"Of course, Azerbaijan's current geopolitical position, military potential, and balanced foreign policy in the region serve as a solid background for the neutralization of existing security threats. But raising security relations (a security guaranty) with NATO to a higher level can positively influence the security situation of the country. Then, how those relations could be developed in addition to the PfP [Partnership for Peace] program. It is well known that the cornerstone of NATO's activities - the principle of collective defence from armed attack stipulated by Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty applies to the member countries only. Of course, realization of a security guarantee in the format of Article 5 is not realistic for both sides. Relations with partner countries are regulated mainly under Article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty. But 'consultations' meant in Article 4 may not be satisfactory for the neutralization of existing security
threats in decisive moments," Aslanbeyli said.
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Thu Nov 22, 2012 9:50 am (PST) . Posted by:
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Allied Command Operations
Story courtesy of Netherlands Ministry of Defence
November 22, 2012
AMERICAN BLACK HAWKS EVACUATE DUTCH CASUALTIES
More than 400 military personnel of 11 Airmobile Brigade took part in Exercise Wolf King last week, together with Dutch and American helicopter crews. The red berets were training their skills in integrated army and air force operations in the south of the Netherlands, using 2 Apache combat helicopters and 2 Chinook and 2 American Black Hawk transport helicopters.
The Black Hawks were deployed as medical transport helicopters. The main reason for the cooperation with the American helicopter crews was to train in the use of the international procedures for medical evacuations. These procedures were run through under various conditions and in great detail. For instance, there are rules concerning the handover of casualties to the flight nurse. In order to give them the right treatment during the flight, the military nurses must have as much information as possible about patients’ medical status.
Bridge at Bath
The medevac flights were carried out in various exercise disciplines, including an air assault operation. This is the most intensive form of cooperation between airmobile infantry personnel and helicopter crews. Not only do the infantry personnel use helicopters for transportation, but they are used throughout the operation, for instance for fire support by Apaches. This close cooperation requires excellent communication and coordination. The objective on this particular occasion was to capture the bridge at the town of Bath, in the province of Zeeland.
The Defence Helicopter Command and 11 Airmobile Brigade operate jointly as 11 Air Manoeuvre Brigade. This brigade can be deployed anywhere in the world within 20 days.
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Allied Command Operations
Story courtesy of Netherlands Ministry of Defence
November 22, 2012
AMERICAN BLACK HAWKS EVACUATE DUTCH CASUALTIES
More than 400 military personnel of 11 Airmobile Brigade took part in Exercise Wolf King last week, together with Dutch and American helicopter crews. The red berets were training their skills in integrated army and air force operations in the south of the Netherlands, using 2 Apache combat helicopters and 2 Chinook and 2 American Black Hawk transport helicopters.
The Black Hawks were deployed as medical transport helicopters. The main reason for the cooperation with the American helicopter crews was to train in the use of the international procedures for medical evacuations. These procedures were run through under various conditions and in great detail. For instance, there are rules concerning the handover of casualties to the flight nurse. In order to give them the right treatment during the flight, the military nurses must have as much information as possible about patients’ medical status.
Bridge at Bath
The medevac flights were carried out in various exercise disciplines, including an air assault operation. This is the most intensive form of cooperation between airmobile infantry personnel and helicopter crews. Not only do the infantry personnel use helicopters for transportation, but they are used throughout the operation, for instance for fire support by Apaches. This close cooperation requires excellent communication and coordination. The objective on this particular occasion was to capture the bridge at the town of Bath, in the province of Zeeland.
The Defence Helicopter Command and 11 Airmobile Brigade operate jointly as 11 Air Manoeuvre Brigade. This brigade can be deployed anywhere in the world within 20 days.
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Thu Nov 22, 2012 10:13 am (PST) . Posted by:
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http://www.nato.int/cps/en/SID
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
November 22, 2012
NATO Secretary General stresses closer security cooperation in visit to Switzerland
NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen stressed the importance of cooperative security and building stronger security partnerships during talks with Swiss government leaders on Thursday (22 November).
The Secretary General, who was on a one-day visit to Switzerland, met with Swiss Vice President and Defence Minister Ueli Maurer and the head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Didier Burkhalter in Bern. This was the first visit of a NATO Secretary General to Switzerland since 2004.
During his talks Mr. Fogh Rasmussen thanked Switzerland for its contribution to NATO’s Kosovo mission and various Trust Fund projects and discussed where NATO and Switzerland can cooperate further. The Secretary General noted that Switzerland “is a keen and generous contributor” to cooperative security.
“Your role is essential and highly appreciated,” he said.
Mr. Fogh Rasmussen also promoted security cooperation in an address to this year’s Churchill Symposium, which is organised by the University of Zurich’s Europe Institute. He said NATO nations and Alliance partners like Switzerland should use Winston Churchill’s bold vision for closer European cooperation in 1946 as an inspiration.
Mr. Fogh Rasmussen said that NATO and partner nations shared the same threats and as such needed to work together to address them, especially in times of economic austerity.
He noted that while European nations have moved to take up more responsibilities for their own security, they needed to do more. “We must show greater readiness to engage beyond our borders when necessary and we must build stronger security partnership around the globe, to find common solutions to common problems,” said the Secretary General. He added that no country, including Switzerland can afford to stay on the sidelines when it comes to security and protecting values like democracy. “We both understand the importance of defending and promoting those values in an uncertain world.”
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization
November 22, 2012
NATO Secretary General stresses closer security cooperation in visit to Switzerland
NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen stressed the importance of cooperative security and building stronger security partnerships during talks with Swiss government leaders on Thursday (22 November).
The Secretary General, who was on a one-day visit to Switzerland, met with Swiss Vice President and Defence Minister Ueli Maurer and the head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Didier Burkhalter in Bern. This was the first visit of a NATO Secretary General to Switzerland since 2004.
During his talks Mr. Fogh Rasmussen thanked Switzerland for its contribution to NATO’s Kosovo mission and various Trust Fund projects and discussed where NATO and Switzerland can cooperate further. The Secretary General noted that Switzerland “is a keen and generous contributor” to cooperative security.
“Your role is essential and highly appreciated,” he said.
Mr. Fogh Rasmussen also promoted security cooperation in an address to this year’s Churchill Symposium, which is organised by the University of Zurich’s Europe Institute. He said NATO nations and Alliance partners like Switzerland should use Winston Churchill’s bold vision for closer European cooperation in 1946 as an inspiration.
Mr. Fogh Rasmussen said that NATO and partner nations shared the same threats and as such needed to work together to address them, especially in times of economic austerity.
He noted that while European nations have moved to take up more responsibilities for their own security, they needed to do more. “We must show greater readiness to engage beyond our borders when necessary and we must build stronger security partnership around the globe, to find common solutions to common problems,” said the Secretary General. He added that no country, including Switzerland can afford to stay on the sidelines when it comes to security and protecting values like democracy. “We both understand the importance of defending and promoting those values in an uncertain world.”
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Thu Nov 22, 2012 10:13 am (PST) . Posted by:
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http://www.nato.int/cps/en/SID
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
November 22, 2012
High level NATO official visits Iraq
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Iraq: NATO Forges New Strategic Partnership In Persian Gulf
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On 21 November 2012, NATO’s Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs James Appathurai travelled to Baghdad at the invitation of the Iraqi government. He met with Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari and with National Security Advisor Falih al-Fayyadh.
Mr. Appathurai’s visit, only two months after the Iraqi National Security Advisor’s visit to NATO HQ, aims at reinforcing bilateral political dialogue between NATO and Iraq, and will also serve to steer the implementation of the NATO-Iraq Individual Partnership and Cooperation Programme.
NATO is committed to building a full-fledged partnership with Iraq, based on the principles of respect for sovereignty, respect for international law, joint ownership and mutual benefit. The signing of the NATO-Iraq Individual Partnership and Cooperation programme, only two months ago, marked the formal accession of Iraq to NATO’s “partnership family”.
During his meetings with the Iraqi leadership, Mr. Appathurai reaffirmed NATO’s commitment to assisting Iraq as it builds a modern security sector, as well as the Alliance’s interest in maintaining regular high-level political dialogue on security issues of common interest.
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization
November 22, 2012
High level NATO official visits Iraq
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Iraq: NATO Forges New Strategic Partnership In Persian Gulf
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Partners Across the Asia-Pacific: NATO Reinforces Pentagon’s Shift to East
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On 21 November 2012, NATO’s Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs James Appathurai travelled to Baghdad at the invitation of the Iraqi government. He met with Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari and with National Security Advisor Falih al-Fayyadh.
Mr. Appathurai’s visit, only two months after the Iraqi National Security Advisor’s visit to NATO HQ, aims at reinforcing bilateral political dialogue between NATO and Iraq, and will also serve to steer the implementation of the NATO-Iraq Individual Partnership and Cooperation Programme.
NATO is committed to building a full-fledged partnership with Iraq, based on the principles of respect for sovereignty, respect for international law, joint ownership and mutual benefit. The signing of the NATO-Iraq Individual Partnership and Cooperation programme, only two months ago, marked the formal accession of Iraq to NATO’s “partnership family”.
During his meetings with the Iraqi leadership, Mr. Appathurai reaffirmed NATO’s commitment to assisting Iraq as it builds a modern security sector, as well as the Alliance’s interest in maintaining regular high-level political dialogue on security issues of common interest.
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Thu Nov 22, 2012 10:23 am (PST) . Posted by:
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http://english.ruvr.ru/2012_11
Voice of Russia
November 22, 2012
NATO inspects Turkish sites for Patriot deployment
A group of NATO experts has set off for Turkey to select sites for the deployment of Patriot missiles on its border with Syria, a source in the alliance told reporters Thursday.
The decision will be made after a report by the experts and consultations with all NATO members.
On Monday, Turkey forwarded a request to deploy the missiles to protect itself from potential Syrian strikes.
Russia warns Turkey against Patriot missiles
Russia has expressed its concern over the militarization of the Turkish-Syrian border, the VoR correspondent Polina Chernitsa has cited the Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich who commented on Turkey’s request to deploy Patriot missiles on the Syrian border.
Moscow would like Turkey to contribute to the beginning of the inter-Syria dialogue rather than flex its military muscles, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich said on Thursday.
“The militarization of the Syrian-Turkish border is a dismal signal,” Lukashevich said, referring to Turkey’s recent request to deploy Patriot anti-missile systems to protect its border with Syria.
He urged Turkey to interact more with the Syrian opposition so as to help start the inter-Syria dialogue as soon as possible.
Turkey already hosted the complex twice. in 1991 and 2003 during the two Iraqi campaigns but never used it.
Voice of Russia, TASS
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Voice of Russia
November 22, 2012
NATO inspects Turkish sites for Patriot deployment
A group of NATO experts has set off for Turkey to select sites for the deployment of Patriot missiles on its border with Syria, a source in the alliance told reporters Thursday.
The decision will be made after a report by the experts and consultations with all NATO members.
On Monday, Turkey forwarded a request to deploy the missiles to protect itself from potential Syrian strikes.
Russia warns Turkey against Patriot missiles
Russia has expressed its concern over the militarization of the Turkish-Syrian border, the VoR correspondent Polina Chernitsa has cited the Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich who commented on Turkey’s request to deploy Patriot missiles on the Syrian border.
Moscow would like Turkey to contribute to the beginning of the inter-Syria dialogue rather than flex its military muscles, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich said on Thursday.
“The militarization of the Syrian-Turkish border is a dismal signal,” Lukashevich said, referring to Turkey’s recent request to deploy Patriot anti-missile systems to protect its border with Syria.
He urged Turkey to interact more with the Syrian opposition so as to help start the inter-Syria dialogue as soon as possible.
Turkey already hosted the complex twice. in 1991 and 2003 during the two Iraqi campaigns but never used it.
Voice of Russia, TASS
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Thu Nov 22, 2012 7:16 pm (PST) . Posted by:
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RT
November 22, 2012
Russia: Patriot missile deployment at Syria-Turkey border would be 'alarming'
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Moscow will certainly be concerned by any additional attempts by NATO to militarize the region.
Moscow and Washington are already at loggerheads over NATO efforts to install a US missile defense system in Eastern Europe. Russia has warned of “another arms race” unless an agreement is reached.
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The Russian Foreign Ministry has expressed strong reservations against Ankara’s announcement that it is requesting Patriot missiles from NATO to deploy along the Turkey-Syria border.
"Militarization of the Syrian-Turkish border is an alarming signal,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Alexander Lukashevich said during a news conference in the Russian capital on Thursday.
The diplomat advised Turkey to instead promote dialogue between Damascus and the Syrian opposition.
“We have a different recommendation for our Turkish colleagues: they should use their influence on the Syrian opposition to promote the soonest beginning of the inter-Syrian dialogue," he said.
Syria is experiencing a protracted conflict between a rebel opposition and forces loyal to President Bashar Assad. Some of this violence has spilled over into Turkish territory.
In October, Turkey fired artillery into Syria after stray shells from the conflict hit the Turkish border town of Akcakale, killing five civilians.
Moscow, which has actively engaged both the Syrian opposition and government officials, is increasingly concerned that the situation along the Turkish-Syrian border may spiral out of control.
The ministry spokesman strongly advised Turkey against “building muscle or putting the situation on such a dangerous track."
However, Lukashevich remained cautious when asked how the situation might play out. "Let's wait for a reaction from our NATO partners," he said.
Meanwhile, although the ministry spokesman did not openly state it, Moscow will certainly be concerned by any additional attempts by NATO to militarize the region.
Moscow and Washington are already at loggerheads over NATO efforts to install a US missile defense system in Eastern Europe. Russia has warned of “another arms race” unless an agreement is reached.
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Sofia News Agency
November 22, 2012
Turkey to Deploy Patriot Missiles on Syria Border, Russia Cries Foul
The Turkish government led by PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan has officially requested Patriot missiles from NATO to be deployed along its border with Syria.
The missiles, Turkey says, are to be used only defensively in case of a spill over of the Syrian civil war across the border.
According to NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, the move is bound to have a beneficial effect on security in the region.
Russia has however reacted sharply, arguing that such deployment would actually further worsen boiling tensions.
"We have asked Turkey to refrain from deploying Patriot missiles," said Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Alexander Lukashevich.
In the past month, Turkey and Syria have exchanged incidental fire across the border.
Turkish PM Erdogan has sharply denounced the embattled regime of Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad, and has repeatedly issued calls for a step down.
RT
November 22, 2012
Russia: Patriot missile deployment at Syria-Turkey border would be 'alarming'
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Moscow will certainly be concerned by any additional attempts by NATO to militarize the region.
Moscow and Washington are already at loggerheads over NATO efforts to install a US missile defense system in Eastern Europe. Russia has warned of “another arms race” unless an agreement is reached.
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The Russian Foreign Ministry has expressed strong reservations against Ankara’s announcement that it is requesting Patriot missiles from NATO to deploy along the Turkey-Syria border.
"Militarization of the Syrian-Turkish border is an alarming signal,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Alexander Lukashevich said during a news conference in the Russian capital on Thursday.
The diplomat advised Turkey to instead promote dialogue between Damascus and the Syrian opposition.
“We have a different recommendation for our Turkish colleagues: they should use their influence on the Syrian opposition to promote the soonest beginning of the inter-Syrian dialogue," he said.
Syria is experiencing a protracted conflict between a rebel opposition and forces loyal to President Bashar Assad. Some of this violence has spilled over into Turkish territory.
In October, Turkey fired artillery into Syria after stray shells from the conflict hit the Turkish border town of Akcakale, killing five civilians.
Moscow, which has actively engaged both the Syrian opposition and government officials, is increasingly concerned that the situation along the Turkish-Syrian border may spiral out of control.
The ministry spokesman strongly advised Turkey against “building muscle or putting the situation on such a dangerous track."
However, Lukashevich remained cautious when asked how the situation might play out. "Let's wait for a reaction from our NATO partners," he said.
Meanwhile, although the ministry spokesman did not openly state it, Moscow will certainly be concerned by any additional attempts by NATO to militarize the region.
Moscow and Washington are already at loggerheads over NATO efforts to install a US missile defense system in Eastern Europe. Russia has warned of “another arms race” unless an agreement is reached.
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Sofia News Agency
November 22, 2012
Turkey to Deploy Patriot Missiles on Syria Border, Russia Cries Foul
The Turkish government led by PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan has officially requested Patriot missiles from NATO to be deployed along its border with Syria.
The missiles, Turkey says, are to be used only defensively in case of a spill over of the Syrian civil war across the border.
According to NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, the move is bound to have a beneficial effect on security in the region.
Russia has however reacted sharply, arguing that such deployment would actually further worsen boiling tensions.
"We have asked Turkey to refrain from deploying Patriot missiles," said Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Alexander Lukashevich.
In the past month, Turkey and Syria have exchanged incidental fire across the border.
Turkish PM Erdogan has sharply denounced the embattled regime of Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad, and has repeatedly issued calls for a step down.
