Turkey holds security meeting ahead of NATO summit in Ankara
Turkey's Interior Ministry says a security meeting was held ahead of the 36th NATO Summit, set for 7-8 July in Ankara. The talks covered preparations and security arrangements for the gathering.
Turkey's Interior Ministry announced that a security meeting was held ahead of the 36th NATO Summit, scheduled for 7-8 July in Ankara. According to the ministry, the meeting addressed the security measures and preparatory work planned for the duration of the summit.
The gathering, which Turkey will host, is set to bring many heads of state and government to the capital. The ministry said coordination is being carried out together with all relevant institutions.
Pre-summit security planning also covers issues such as managing heavy traffic and protocol movements. Details of the meeting are based on the ministry's official statement.
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