The Turkish parliament has extended the stay of its armed forces in the Gulf of Aden, Somali territorial waters, and the Arabian Sea for another 2 years.
Modern.az reports that Turkish soldiers serve under the auspices of the UN and NATO.
Turkey has been asked to ensure security, especially in the territorial waters of Somalia.
In the submission sent to parliament by President Erdoğan, Turkey's role in ensuring the safety of ships in the region and in effectively combating armed robbery and maritime terrorism was emphasized.
Parliament approved the submission by vote.
