ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey plans to sign an accord for the training of Syria's
military.The training is included in a military cooperation between the two
former rivals. The accord is scheduled to be signed in April.Turkish military sources said the accord also includes joint exercises
and training. They said the agreement opens a new chapter in relations
between Ankara and Damascus.The two countries have steadily improved security and military relations
over the last two years. Earlier this year, Turkey and Syria agreed to
remove land mines for their border areas and facilitate the movement of
nationals.
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