DHAKA: The United States is talking to Turkey about its concern over Ankara’s decision to co-produce a long-range air and missile defence system with a Chinese firm under US sanctions.

US Ambassador to Turkey Francis Ricciardone said on Thursday, reports The Jerusalem Post.

‘We are very concerned about the prospective deal with the sanctioned Chinese firm. Yes this is a commercial decision, it is Turkey’s sovereign right, but we are concerned about what it means for allied air defence,’ Ricciardone told reporters.

BDST: 1742 HRS, OCT 24, 2013
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