Mullen visit aims to paper over US-Turkey differences

Turkey and the United States are 'not just allies' but 'good friends', the US military’s top commander said after a visit to Ankara September 2010 aimed at papering over the cracks in an increasingly fractious relationship.

Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, said military co-operation was unaffected by Turkey’s recent breach with Israel and opposition to UN sanctions against Iran.

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