NATO has strengthened its presence in Turkey in terms of the Air Force and missile defense, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told NTV channel during his visit to Turkey.

In his opinion, a coup attempt will not affect Turkey’s membership in NATO, RIA Novosti reported.

Turkey is an important ally for NATO, especially in the Middle East, and is involved in various NATO operations. Its army, probably, experienced difficulties after the coup attempt but Turkey continued to fulfill the obligations within NATO, Soltenberg added.