Türkiye steps up security preparations ahead of NATO summit

Turkish Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi has announced that a high-level coordination meeting was held at Türkiye's Interior Ministry to review security preparations ahead of the 36th NATO summit.

In a statement shared on X, Çiftçi said the meeting focused on security measures for the upcoming event, which will bring together heads of state and government from NATO member countries, Caliber.Az reports. 

7-8 Temmuz tarihlerinde Ankara'da gerçekleştirilecek olan 36. NATO Zirvesi öncesinde, Bakanlığımızda güvenlik toplantımızı gerçekleştirdik.

NATO üyesi ülkelerin devlet başkanlarının katılımıyla yapılacak zirveye ilişkin güvenlik tedbirlerini tüm yönleriyle ele aldık.… pic.twitter.com/sjSn2uiHpA

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Officials from the General Directorate of Police and the Gendarmerie presented detailed reports outlining operational preparations and planned security arrangements.

The minister said all necessary measures are being carefully coordinated to ensure the summit takes place in an “atmosphere of peace and security” under Türkiye's hosting.

By Sabina Mammadli