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Turkey demands end to Israel's ‘regional terror’ after Iran strikes

Turkey demands end to Israel's ‘regional terror’ after Iran strikes

The Foreign Ministry condemned Israel’s airstrikes on Iran, demanding international action.

28 October 2024

Türkiye summons US envoy over top military official's visit to Kurdish-controlled city in Syria

Türkiye summons US envoy over top military official's visit to Kurdish-controlled city in Syria

The Foreign Ministry has asked the ambassador to "explain" the visit.

Turkey ‘totally rejects’ US human rights report, says, US ‘should focus on its own record’

Turkey ‘totally rejects’ US human rights report, says, US ‘should focus on its own record’

The Foreign Ministry of Turkey has released a statement about the US 2021 Country Report on Human Rights Practices in Turkey, saying that Turkey “will continue with its work on protecting and promoting the rights of its citizens together.”

Turkey welcomes meeting of Armeni̇a, Azerbaijan leaders in Brussels

Turkey welcomes meeting of Armeni̇a, Azerbaijan leaders in Brussels

“Turkey supports and actively contributes to the efforts for establishing peace and stability in the region,” reads the statement of the Foreign Ministry.

Turkey has evacuated over 8 thousand citizens from Ukraine

FOREIGN MINISTER ÇAVUŞOĞLU

Turkey has evacuated over 8 thousand citizens from Ukraine

Turkey’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has announced that over 8 thousand people, mostly citizens of Turkey, have been evacuated from Ukraine amid ongoing invasion of Russia since February 24.

‘Parliament, Foreign Ministry by-passed’ in handling Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

CHP CHAIR KILIÇDAROĞLU

‘Parliament, Foreign Ministry by-passed’ in handling Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Main opposition CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu said, “On which law is the security summit based? Is there any legal basis for the security summit? I don’t remember such an institution. The National Security Council should have been convened.”

Turkey issues travel warning about Ukraine amid escalating tension

Turkey issues travel warning about Ukraine amid escalating tension

The advisory has called on the citizens of Turkey to refrain from traveling to Ukraine's eastern regions if not necessary, adding that they should take necessary precautions for their own personal safety and contact the Kyiv Embassy before their travel.

14 February 2022

Turkey criticizes UNSC over its extension of peacekeeping mission in Cyprus

Turkey criticizes UNSC over its extension of peacekeeping mission in Cyprus

Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has accused the United Nations Security Council of “trying to impose a settlement model that has been tried and exhausted for more than fifty years, proven ineffective and does not reflect the consent of one side.”

28 January 2022

EU: Deterioration of fundamental rights continued in Turkey

FOREIGN MINISTRY SLAMS THE REPORT

EU: Deterioration of fundamental rights continued in Turkey

The European Commission has issued its 2021 Report on Turkey, raising concerns about the state of fundamental rights, rule of law, judicial independence and press freedom. Foreign Ministry has slammed the report over “double standards.”

20 October 2021

Turkey sends a diplomatic note to Greece

GREECE 'REJECTS CLAIMS'

Turkey sends a diplomatic note to Greece

After a citizen of Turkey lost his life in northwestern Edirne province as a result of the fire opened from Greece, the Charge D'affaires of the Embassy of Greece in Ankara was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and given a diplomatic note.

UNESCO may strip Hagia Sophia and Chora of World Heritage Site status

UNESCO may strip Hagia Sophia and Chora of World Heritage Site status

The UNESCO Committee has said that it "deeply regrets the lack of dialogue and information" on Turkey’s intention to change the status of Hagia Sophia and Chora museums. Turkey’s Foreign Ministry has lashed out at the statement in a press release.

Turkey extends condolences over 'the worst flood experienced by Europe in a century'

Turkey extends condolences over 'the worst flood experienced by Europe in a century'

On the night of July 14, heavy rainfall caused more than 100 deaths and mass destruction in Western Germany and the wider Benelux region. Recently, today, the situation has been classified as a military disaster alert.

Foreign Ministry says European Parliament's report on Turkey is ‘unacceptable’

Foreign Ministry says European Parliament's report on Turkey is ‘unacceptable’

The Foreign Ministry has released a written statement regarding the adoption of the European Parliament’s 2019-2020 Report on Turkey: “The wording in the report is trying to open the future of Turkey's accession negotiations to discussion.”

Exploratory talks between Turkey and Egypt concluded

Exploratory talks between Turkey and Egypt concluded

In a joint press release following the two-day talks between Turkey and Egypt, it is said, “The discussions were frank and in-depth. They addressed bilateral issues as well as a number of regional issues.”

Turkey summons Sweden’s ambassador to Foreign Ministry

Turkey summons Sweden’s ambassador to Foreign Ministry

Ambassador of Sweden Herrström has been summoned to the Justice Ministry of Turkey over the meeting between Sweden’s Defense Minister Hultqvist and Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) leader Kobani.

Foreign Ministry to the world: Wait for Constitutional Court ruling

CRITICISMS OVER HDP, GERGERLİOĞLU

Foreign Ministry to the world: Wait for Constitutional Court ruling

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey has responded to the reactions against the attempts to close the HDP, the third biggest political party at the Parliament, and HDP’s Gergerlioğlu, who has been stripped of his MP status.