General Staff: Measures, Which Have Been Taken Under Totally Normal Procedures, Are Reflected As Cross-border Movements

ANKARA - The General Staff stated on Thursday, ''the measures, which have been taken under totally normal procedures, are reflected as cross border movements. All movements of the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) are pre-measures regarded with security, which takes places within purview of the TSK. They should not be misconceived.''
Releasing a statement, the General Staff Information Center said, ''some activities of transfer, training and exercise of the TSK under preparations about recent developments in the region, are misconceived by several circles. The measures, which have been taken under totally normal procedures, are reflected as cross border movements. All movements of the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) are pre-measures regarded with security, which takes places within purview of the TSK. They should not be misconceived.''
''On the other hand, transfer of military personnel, vehicles and equipment of the foreign country through highways and railways between several bases and facilities under the motion of the Parliament dated February 6, 2003 and the memorandum of understanding, which was signed with the authority given to the government, are considered illegal activities. All activities of foreign factors in our country are carried out in accordance with the memorandum of understanding based on the authority of the parliament. These activities are followed and controlled by the TSK and other relevant authorities,'' the statement added.
(UK-AÖ) 06.03.2003