Türkiye has begun conducting training flights over Senegal’s airspace and maritime jurisdiction areas as part of a programme to provide search and rescue (SAR) training and support to the Senegalese armed forces, the Turkish National Defence Ministry announced on Wednesday.

In a statement on US social media company X, the ministry said Turkish naval forces personnel have initiated the flights to enhance operational coordination and strengthen bilateral defense ties.

As part of the programme, orientation and area-familiarisation flights were carried out with the participation of Senegalese aircrew, the statement added.