Turkish observers monitor elections in Afghanistan

Turkey sent an 11-member observer delegation to Afghanistan to take part in international efforts to monitor yesterday's election in the country. Speaking to reporters, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Burak Özügergin said that Turkey placed importance to this election, which will determine the next administration for Afghanistan's people in this friendly and brotherly country. "Turkey hopes that yesterday's election constitutes a further step in Afghanistan, which is passing through a difficult period," he added.