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By Gunay Hasanova

Turkey seeks to strengthen cooperation with the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO RATS) after the military coup of July 15, the organization told RIA Novosti on August 22.

"The events of July 15-16 in Turkey were discussed at the meeting of Zhou Qing, Deputy Director of the Executive Committee of the SCO RATS, and Ercan Ozten, Deputy Head of the Turkish embassy in Uzbekistan last week upon the initiative of the Turkish side," the RATS reported.

In particular, the Turkish diplomat informed about the situation emerged in Turkey after the coup, as well as the Turkish leadership’s activities.

The July 15 coup attempt occurred when rogue elements in the Turkish military tried to overthrow the country's democratically elected government.

Turkey's government has repeatedly said the deadly plot, which martyred at least 246 people and injured more than 2,000 others, was organized by followers of U.S.-based preacher Fetullah Gulen.

The General Staff of Turkish Armed Forces has said that 8,651 servicemen of the armed forces participated in the military coup attempt in the country. The rebels used 35 planes, 37 helicopters, 246 tanks and three vessels during the military coup attempt in Turkey.

Erdogan declared a three-month state of emergency in Turkey on July 20.

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