A U.S. military delegation led by the deputy commander of the U.S. European Command will visit Turkey's southeastern Sanliurfa province as part of preparations to set up a Joint Operations Center.

Axar.az reports citing AA that according to the Turkish National Defense Ministry, following a visit to the Turkish General Staff, the delegation led by Stephen Twitty will head to Sanliurfa for carrying out coordinated activities to establish a Joint Operations Center that will manage the creation of a safe zone in northeastern Syria.

On Aug. 7, Turkish and U.S. military officials agreed to set up a safe zone and develop a peace corridor to facilitate the movement of displaced Syrians, who are longing to return to their homes. They also agreed to establish a joint operations center. The agreement also envisaged to set up necessary security measures to address Turkey's security concerns. Delegation to visit Sanliurfa province as part of preparations to set up Joint Operations Center.