ANKARA, 09 January 2022, (TON): We believe that our brothers in Kazakhstan, with their own strength and capabilities, will overcome all the challenges facing the country. This was stated by the Minister of National Defense of Turkey Hulusi Akar in an interview with reporters in Ankara.

According to him, Ankara is closely following the latest events in Kazakhstan.

He said “Kazakhstan is an important ally of Turkey, and we hope for the earliest possible stabilization of the situation and ensuring law and order in this country. If Kazakhstan makes any request to Ankara, we will be ready to provide it in full. Turkey has been and will be next to Kazakhstan.”

The Turkish Defense Minister further drew attention to the successful steps to combat terrorist organizations in the region.

Akar said that in the period from July 24, 2015 to the present day, the Turkish Armed Forces have eliminated 33,275 terrorists in the region, including in northern Syria. The number of militants neutralized as part of the operations of the Turkish army after January 1, 2021 is 2 795.

According to him, the Turkish military is currently deployed in 395 points, some of which are characterized by difficult terrain and natural conditions parameters.