"Top US general asks Turkey to use key air base
AFP: 1/11/2005
ANKARA, Jan 11 (AFP) - The United States would like to use a key Turkish air base to provide logistical support for its troops deployed in Iraq, the head of the US Central Command said Tuesday.
The Incirlik base, in southern Turkey, 'is a Turkish base, not an American base. We look forward to use the facilities there as an ally,' General John Abizaid told reporters after talks with Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul.
'It is good for us, it is good for Turkey if we can use those facilities,' Abizaid added, without elaborating. "
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