ANKARA Derrick Henry Jersey , Sept. 20 (Xinhua) -- Turkey was holding naval exercises with fellow NATO members at a time of crisis in strained ties with alliance states, state-run Anadolu Agency reported on Wednesday.


Turkey on Wednesday was preparing to wind up naval exercises with fellow NATO members being held at a time of a crisis with alliance states and controversy over Ankara's plan to purchase weapons from Russia, the report said.


The NATO exercises, focused on submarine rescue operations and called "Dynamic Monarch," were taking place in Turkish waters in the Mediterranean Sea off the resort city of Marmaris.


The naval exercises involved 1 Jonnu Smith Jersey ,000 personnel and nine countries including France, Britain and the United States.


The drill, the first in Turkey since 2000, is aimed at demonstrating multinational submarine rescue cooperation and interoperability.


But its hosting by Turkey is also a symbol of Ankara's importance within the alliance during a tense period.


A NATO official said "Turkey is essential for the security of Europe. It has NATO's second largest army and makes an important contribution to the alliance."


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URUMQI Corey Davis Jersey , Sept. 21 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese air force on Thursday dismissed concerns over its ongoing training exercises with the Pakistani air force, saying they were routine drills.


"There's no need for some countries to overact and make a great fuss about it. They need to learn to get used to such drills," said Shen Jinke, spokesperson for the People's Liberation Army Air Force.


It is international practice to hold military exercises, and simulated combat training with foreign armies are necessary for troops of every country to improve their capabilities to safeguard state security and national interests Delanie Walker Jersey , he said.


The ongoing joint drills named "Shaheen VI" were launched in China on Sept. 7 and will run until Sept. 27.


China has dispatched J-11 fighters, JH-7 fighter-bombers, KJ-200 AWACS aircraft and ground forces including surface-to-air missile and radar troops, while Pakistan has sent JF-17 Thunder fighter jets and early warning aircraft to join the exercise.


The Chinese air force began high-sea training in 2015 and have passed through the Bashi Channel and the Miyako Strait on many occasions.


China's high-sea drills have increased in frequency from four times a year to several times a month currently, which has tested the air force's combat capabilities on the high seas Marcus Mariota Jersey , Shen said.



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