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Al Jazeera EnglishThree countries to hold joint military exercises in April, agree to cooperate on anti-narcotics operations.
Last Modified: Dec 24 2010 17:02 G.M.T.
Turkey, Afghanistan and Pakistan will hold joint military exercises as part of efforts to build trust between Kabul and Islamabad, the Turkish President said on Friday.
The manoeuvres will be staged in April 2011, said President Abdullah Gul. He gave no further details.
Gul made the announcement at the end of a fifth round of Turkish-sponsored talks between the Pakistani and Afghan Presidents, aimed at reducing tensions over militant attacks along the countries' border.
The presidents of the three countries oversaw the signing of several agreements at the summit, including one on anti-narcotics cooperation between police forces.
The three also agreed to hold a regular video conference.
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