The military drill was held "to ensure that our forces are trained, able to operate together and ready to respond to any threat from any direction."
The Ministry of National Defense also released a statement later in the day, underlining Turkey’s contributions to NATO.
“It was emphasized during the video conference that Turkey continues its fight against terrorist groups such as Daesh, PKK/YPG,” the statement said.
The statement also said that Turkey will take charge of NATO's "Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF)” for the year 2021.
The 3rd Corps, which assumed the role of NATO Response Force Land Component Command, and the 66th Mechanized Infantry Brigade Command, which assumed the role of VJTF, participated from Turkey.
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