21.   Iran and Syria sharply protested an accord between Turkey and Israel in February to allow Israeli pilots to train in Turkish airspace.

22.   A military accord signed between Turkey and Israel allowing Israeli air force pilots to train in Turkish skies further soured ties.

23.   Ties further deteriorated after Ankara signed an agreement with Israel in February allowing Israeli air force pilots to train in Turkish airspace.

24.   Many Arab governments have reacted angrily to the accord which allows Israeli air force pilots to train in Turkish airspace.

25.   Many Arab governments have reacted angrily to the Turkish-Israeli accord which allows Israeli air force pilots to train in Turkish airspace.

26.   Taipei in addition wants Taiwanese pilots to train in the Philippines, the source said.

27.   Tehran has bitterly condemned the military pact between Turkey and Israel in February allowing Israeli pilots to train in Turkish airspace.

28.   The February agreement on military cooperation allows Israeli pilots to train in Turkish airspace and has caused an uproar in several Arab countries.

29.   The main focus of the trip is the February military accord, which allows Israeli air force pilots to train in Turkish airspace and provides for broad defense cooperation.