ANKARA - "The Republic of Turkey, which has always paid high attention to its independence and freedom, will surely continue to have a defense mechanism to protect its territorial integrity and safeguard its national and international interests," said Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday.
Erdogan participated in the opening ceremony of the 8th International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF 2007) in Ankara on Tuesday.
"The defense industry will help in strengthening cooperation and preserving international peace and stability as well as overcoming challenges," stressed Erdogan.
PM Erdogan underlined that the defense industry has a strategic role in providing utmost security for Turkey.