Turkish Parliament Extends Mandate of Turkish Naval Ships in Gulf of Aden
Turkish parliament approved Tuesday [Feb 6] 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.
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