Turkey, Israel to Exchange Ambassadors Within 10 Days

ANKARA (Reuters) —
A Turkish flag flutters atop the Turkish embassy as an Israeli flag is seen nearby, in Tel Aviv, Israel June 26, 2016. Picture taken June 26, 2016. REUTERS/Baz Ratner
A Turkish flag flutters atop the Turkish embassy as an Israeli flag is seen nearby, in Tel Aviv. (Reuters/Baz Ratner)

Turkey and Israel will complete the process of exchanging ambassadors within one week to 10 days, Turkish presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin said on Thursday, a key step in a process of normalizing ties ruptured six years ago.

His comments in a news conference came after the two countries agreed on Thursday to deepen cooperation in the energy sector.

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