"It is unofficially known that this illness exists in our neighbouring countries which are ruled by closed regimes, but these countries do not declare this because of their systems," Agriculture Minister Mehdi Eker told a news conference.
He did not name the countries but Iran and Syria are two likely targets of the criticism. Health experts are concerned neighbouring countries are not taking enough preventive measures against bird flu.
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