Mexico stands with Turkey against defeated coup

By Sinan Dogan and Muhammed Ikbal Arslan</p> <p>ANKARA (AA) – Mexico was one of the first countries to condemn the 2016 terrorist coup attacking Turkey’s democratic and constitutional systems, Mexico's ambassador to Ankara said Thursday.</p> <p>Speaking to Anadolu Agency, Bernardo Cordova reaffirmed Mexico’s dedication to respecting democratic principles and the constitutional order. </p> <p>He emphasized that all state institutions obeying the legally constituted civil authority is a pillar of democracy.</p> <p>The Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETO) and its U.S.-based leader, Fetullah Gulen, is accused if orchestrating the July 15, 2016 defeated coup which left 251 people martyred and nearly 2,200 injured in Turkey.</p> <p>Ankara also accuses FETO of being behind a long-running campaign to overthrow the state through the infiltration of Turkish institutions, particularly the military, police and judiciary.</p> <p> </p> <p>- 'All measures for boosting ties' </p> <p>The ambassador said the bilateral trade and economic relationship between Mexico and Turkey falls short of their potential. </p> <p>&quot;We’re working for the second meeting of the High-Level Bilateral Commission this year — a mechanism created in 2013 to discuss political, commercial and economic issues, legal and internal affairs and cooperation issues,&quot; he said.</p> <p>The commission, chaired by the Mexican and Turkish foreign ministers, will analyze measures for strengthening ties in all areas, Cordova said. </p> <p>He said dialogue between the two countries is continuing towards possibly resume talks on a free trade agreement.</p> <p><br>

*Writing by Beyza Binnur Donmez

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