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Turkey-France relations 'unusually tense,' says Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu

Turkey-France relations 'unusually tense,' says Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu

Ahead of today's meeting with his counterpart Le Drian, the minister wrote an opinion piece for daily L'Opinion.

Erdoğan's 'soothing' statements may not be enough to avoid EU sanctions, warns Le Drian

Erdoğan's 'soothing' statements may not be enough to avoid EU sanctions, warns Le Drian

France's foreign minister has responded to Erdoğan's call for stronger cooperation and dialogue with European countries.

23 November 2020

Germany, France slam Turkey for restarting operations of Oruç Reis

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

Germany, France slam Turkey for restarting operations of Oruç Reis

While Foreign Minister of France Le Drian has accused Turkey of "carrying out provocative acts,” Germany’s Maas has found it “unacceptable” that Turkey has once again sent its seismic research vessel Oruç Reis to the Eastern Mediterranean.

16 October 2020