Parliament extends Aden anti-piracy task force for another year with 13 frigates

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Parliament extends mandate Turkish naval ships in Aden

05 February 2013 23:45

ANKARA

Turkish parliament approved Tuesday a government motion extending for one more year the mandate of Turkish Naval ships to partake in anti-piracy missions in Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea.

The motion extends for one more year Turkish Navy's mandate to partake in international anti-piracy missions which would expire on February 10, 2014.
Speaking at a parliament debate before the voting on the motion, Turkish Defense Minister Ismet Yilmaz said Turkey contributed to the anti-piracy task force with 13 frigates.

Parliament extends mandate Turkish naval ships in Aden Anadolu Agency