(Hurriyet) - The United States welcomed Turkish parliament's decision to approve dispatch of Turkish troops to Lebanon. A U.S. Department of State executive told A.A correspondent that the USA is pleased that Turkey will contribute to the UN peace force in Lebanon.This decision shows that Turkey is also contributing to the peace and stability in the Middle East, the executive said, reports Trend.
Turkish parliament approved sending troops to the expanded UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) last night. 340 MPs voted for the government decree on dispatch of troops, while 192 voted against it and one abstained.
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