Turkey's top diplomat meets NATO counterparts

WASHINGTON

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu addressed bilateral relations with a host of NATO allies Thursday during a gathering of the alliance's top diplomats in Washington.

Cavusoglu met on the meeting's sidelines with the foreign ministers of Norway, Germany, Canada, France and Montenegro as the alliance marks its 70th anniversary, in addition to participating in two sessions of all ministers.

The Turkish envoy said on Twitter he "underlined that fight against terrorism that is a threat to nations requires full solidarity&resolve. No exceptions!" during the talks

"At #NATO #ForMin 1st session, stated that on its 70th anniversary, unity, cohesion&solidarity are key to future of the Alliance! #NATO70," he wrote on the micro blogging website before heading into a second session.

*Hakan Copur contributed to the story