France also asked for an immediate meeting of the U.S.-led coalition against Islamic State extremists.

France's defense and foreign ministries made the announcement in a statement Saturday night reiterating opposition to the Turkish military operation, which is facing growing international condemnation.

French Defense Minister, Florence Parly said in her Twitter account: "France has decided to suspend any arm export to Turkey. This decision is of immediate effect."

The statement says France will push for a "Europe-wide approach" toward suspended arms sales at an EU foreign ministers' meeting Monday. Germany also announced Saturday it's curtailing arms exports to Turkey.