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Patriarch Bartholomew meets Biden in Washington

Patriarch Bartholomew meets Biden in Washington

The US administration has reiterated its support for the reopening of the Halki seminary, which had been the main theological school for the Eastern Orthodox Church until its closure in 1971.

26 October 2021

‘Is the US a friend or foe,’ asks Turkey’s nationalist party leader Bahçeli

‘Is the US a friend or foe,’ asks Turkey’s nationalist party leader Bahçeli

MHP Chair Devlet Bahçeli has targeted the Peoples’ Democratic Party, which is currently facing a closure case before the Constitutional Court, and said that the party must be closed. Criticizing the US as well, he has asked, “Is it a friend of foe?”

11 October 2021

Erdoğan to the US investors: Trust Turkey

Erdoğan to the US investors: Trust Turkey

Currently in the US to attend the 76th session of the UN General Assembly, President Erdoğan has addressed the businesspeople in the US: “I expect you to keep your faith in the bright future and potential of Turkey.”

21 September 2021

Erdoğan: Islamophobia is as dangerous as coronavirus

IN THE US FOR UN SESSION

Erdoğan: Islamophobia is as dangerous as coronavirus

Having arrived in New York to attend the UN General Assembly's 76th session, President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan made a speech at an event organized by the Turkish American National Steering Committee.

20 September 2021

Request for businessperson Sezgin Baran Korkmaz’s extradition to Turkey accepted

Request for businessperson Sezgin Baran Korkmaz’s extradition to Turkey accepted

Turkey’s request for the extradition of businessperson Korkmaz, who faces a warrant in both Turkey and the US on a series of charges including money laundering, has been accepted in Austria. The final decision will be given after the US’ request is examined.

US denies deal with Turkey on Afghan refugees

US denies deal with Turkey on Afghan refugees

It's too early to say that Turkey's plan to keep running the Kabul airport is terminated as "new circumstances have emerged," Turkey's foreign minister has said.

Biden nominates ex-senator Jeff Flake as US Ambassador to Turkey

Biden nominates ex-senator Jeff Flake as US Ambassador to Turkey

US President Joe Biden has nominated former Senator Jeff Flake to be the next US Ambassador to Turkey, the White House has announced. If the Senate approves it, Flake will be the new US Ambassador in Ankara.

Biden-Erdoğan: Delay, question marks, statements

DETAILS OF BILATERAL TALK

Biden-Erdoğan: Delay, question marks, statements

Following the NATO Summit, the meeting of US President Biden and Erdoğan started with delay. White House correspondents say when his words “It was a very good meeting” were asked again to Biden, he said, “I didn’t say anything.”

US eases travel warnings for 90 countries, including Turkey

US eases travel warnings for 90 countries, including Turkey

The US Department of State has updated the travel warnings for 114 countries. The country has eased the warnings for 90 countries, including Turkey and Japan, where the Tokyo Olympic Games will be held.

US imposes 10-year trading ban on former Halkbank executive Hakan Atilla

US imposes 10-year trading ban on former Halkbank executive Hakan Atilla

According to the decision of the US Industry and Security Bureau, former Halkbank executive Atilla “may not, directly or indirectly, participate in any transaction involving any commodity, software or technology exported or to be exported from the US.”

4 parties at Parliament condemn Biden’s statement

RECOGNITION OF ARMENIAN GENOCIDE

4 parties at Parliament condemn Biden’s statement

While the ruling AKP and MHP and the opposition CHP and İYİ Party have approved the declaration signed by Parliamentary Speaker Şentop, the HDP has rejected the declaration condemning US President Biden’s recognition of Armenian genocide.

‘Biden’s remarks contradict science and law,’ says Parliamentary Speaker

RECOGNITION OF ARMENIAN GENOCIDE

‘Biden’s remarks contradict science and law,’ says Parliamentary Speaker

Turkey’s Parliamentary Speaker Şentop has commented on US President Biden’s formal recognition of the Armenian genocide: “It has revealed the US contradictions of science and international law.”

Presidential Spokesperson to Biden: Turkey will respond in time

RECOGNITION OF ARMENIAN GENOCIDE

Presidential Spokesperson to Biden: Turkey will respond in time

Presidential Spokesperson İbrahim Kalın has spoken to two international news outlets, Al Jazeera news channel and Reuters news agency, about US President Biden’s official recognition of the Armenian genocide.

US cancels passage of its warships through Turkey’s straits

US cancels passage of its warships through Turkey’s straits

The warships were set to reach the Black Sea on April 14 and 15 and remain there until May 4 and 5, according to the diplomatic sources.

US report: Freedoms restricted, rule of law compromised in Turkey

US report: Freedoms restricted, rule of law compromised in Turkey

US Department of State has released its 2020 country report on human rights practices in Turkey, listing a series of violations of rights including “torture”, “limited steps to investigate and penalize members of security forces” and “violence against minorities.”

US says closure case against HDP will ‘further undermine democracy in Turkey’

US says closure case against HDP will ‘further undermine democracy in Turkey’

Shortly after HDP’s Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu was stripped of his MP status and a closure case was filed against the party, the US Department of State has released a brief statement about the issue.

US: Turkey had the opportunity to purchase Patriot, chose S-400

US: Turkey had the opportunity to purchase Patriot, chose S-400

Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby has said, “Turkey had multiple opportunities over the last decade to purchase the Patriot defense system from the United States, and instead chose the S-400, which provides Russia revenue, access, and influence.”

24 February 2021

‘Gare’ statement by the US: ‘We condemn it'

AMBASSADOR SUMMONED TO MINISTRY

‘Gare’ statement by the US: ‘We condemn it'

The US Department of State has extended its condolences to Turkey over the death of 13 soldiers and police officers in the Gare region in northern Iraq. Shortly after this statement, US Ambassador has been summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

15 February 2021

Turkey slams US statement on Osman Kavala: ‘Turkey is a state of law’

Turkey slams US statement on Osman Kavala: ‘Turkey is a state of law’

Spokesperson for Turkey’s Foreign Ministry Aksoy has responded to the US State Department, which has recently called on Turkey to “immediately release Osman Kavala.” Aksoy has said that the statement shows an "unprincipled and inconsistent approach."

11 February 2021

US: Our policy vis-a-vis S-400s has not changed

US: Our policy vis-a-vis S-400s has not changed

Spokesperson for the US State Department Price has said, “Our policy vis-a-vis the S-400s has not changed. S-400s are incompatible with NATO equipment.” Turkey’s Presidential Spokesperson Kalın has noted that “Biden knows Turkey and Erdoğan.”

11 February 2021

US calls on Turkey and Russia to ‘withdraw forces from Libya’

US calls on Turkey and Russia to ‘withdraw forces from Libya’

“We call on all external parties, to include Russia, Turkey, and the UAE, to respect Libyan sovereignty and immediately cease all military intervention in Libya,” says Mills, the acting US ambassador to the United Nations (UN).

29 January 2021

Biden's secretary of state calls Turkey a 'so-called strategic partner'

Biden's secretary of state calls Turkey a 'so-called strategic partner'

The US will look at whether more sanctions against Turkey are needed, Blinken said one day before Biden's inauguration.

20 January 2021

Turkey calls on all parties in US to 'maintain restraint and prudence'

Turkey calls on all parties in US to 'maintain restraint and prudence'

“We call on all parties in the U.S. to maintain restraint and prudence. We believe the U.S. will overcome this internal political crisis in a mature manner,” reads Turkey’s Foreign Ministry statement regarding the recent developments in the country.

Turkey’s ‘test’ with foreign affairs in 2021

Turkey’s ‘test’ with foreign affairs in 2021

2020 has been a turbulent year for Turkey in terms of foreign affairs. The problems of the past year will persist in 2021 as well. Tensions in Eastern Mediterranean and Libya as well as the continued arrest of Kavala and Demirtaş will also be on the agenda.

31 December 2020

Foreign minister: Turkey, US to set up working group on sanctions, S-400s

Foreign minister: Turkey, US to set up working group on sanctions, S-400s

Minister Çavuşoğlu has spoken to journalists at a year-end meeting in Ankara.

30 December 2020

Government, opposition denounce S-400 sanctions by US

Government, opposition denounce S-400 sanctions by US

"This sanction decision has shaken all values of alliance between our countries," the defense minister has said.

15 December 2020

US sanctions Turkey's arms purchasing agency over S-400s

US sanctions Turkey's arms purchasing agency over S-400s

The US Treasury's move comes after the US Congress approved the NDAA, mandating the Trump administration to sanction Ankara.

14 December 2020

Trump says he will veto defense bill including sanctions on Turkey

Trump says he will veto defense bill including sanctions on Turkey

With the bill passed by Congress with a "super majority," the US President now has to sanction Turkey in line with the CAATSA.

14 December 2020

Erdoğan says new US arms sales bill 'not nice,' he will discuss it with Biden

Erdoğan says new US arms sales bill 'not nice,' he will discuss it with Biden

The president has recalled that he and Biden know each other very well and they can solve issues through diplomacy.

10 December 2020

Bahçeli: Turkey has no state crisis, it has an opposition crisis

Bahçeli: Turkey has no state crisis, it has an opposition crisis

In the MHP Parliamentary group meeting, party chair Devlet Bahçeli has targeted the main opposition CHP and HDP for congratulating Biden on his election win: “How many opposition leaders around the world congratulated Biden in a hurry?”

11 November 2020

Azerbaijan accuses Armenia of violating ceasefire hours after it came into effect

Azerbaijan accuses Armenia of violating ceasefire hours after it came into effect

The US State Department has announced the second ceasefire in the conflict.

26 October 2020

'Unless the Syrian territorial integrity is solved, Kurdish issue may explode'

RUSSIA'S FM SERGEY LAVROV

'Unless the Syrian territorial integrity is solved, Kurdish issue may explode'

Sergey Lavrov, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia, has indicated that “if the issue of Syrian territorial integrity is not solved, Kurdish problem may explode.”

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