The Joint Special Operations Command receives a visit from the commander of Türkiye’s Special Operations

 This meeting strengthens bilateral relations, as well as the exchange of knowledge and experience

The commander of the Joint Special Operations Command (CMCOE), Major General Ángel R. Herrezuelo Pérez, has welcomed his Turkish counterpart, Major General Ömer Ertuğrul Erbakan, with a view to strengthening bilateral relations and fostering cooperation in the field of special operations between the two countries.

During his stay in Spain, Major General Erbakan visited the MCOE’s facilities at the Retamares base, where he was able to familiarise himself with the Command’s organisation, structure and remit. The visit also included various meetings and activities aimed at exchanging knowledge and experiences.

Subsequently, the CMCOE accompanied the commander of TUR SOCOM on a visit to the ‘Coronel Maté’ base, where he was shown the main capabilities and resources of the Army Air Forces (FAMET) and the Army Aviation Academy (ACAVIET), as well as the possibilities these resources offer in terms of mobility, projection and support for special operations forces 

The meeting between these senior officials highlighted the high level of cooperation between the two countries and served to identify potential areas of mutual interest that could be developed through future bilateral collaboration.