NATO Foreign Ministers’ Statement on Patriot Deployment to Turkey

BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–4 December 2012.  The situation along NATO’s south-eastern border and the repeated violations of Turkey’s territory raise grave concern.  As the North Atlantic Council made clear on June 26 and October 3, we stand with Turkey in the spirit of strong solidarity.  We, the NATO foreign ministers, declare our determination to deter threats to and defend Turkey.

In response to Turkey’s request, NATO has decided to augment Turkey’s air defence capabilities in order to defend…