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Turkey can't send all refugees back due to labor force needs, says foreign minister

Turkey can't send all refugees back due to labor force needs, says foreign minister

The minister stepped into the debate as refugees once again became a pressing issue ahead of the presidential runoff to take place on May 28.

Turkey rejects US request to send S-400s to Ukraine, says FM

Turkey rejects US request to send S-400s to Ukraine, says FM

The US had also suggested that Turkey give control of the system to the US or another country to avoid being excluded from the F-35 fighter jet program, according to Çavuşoğlu.

Turkey's Foreign Minister to visit Egpyt after 11 years

Turkey's Foreign Minister to visit Egpyt after 11 years

Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu will be meeting his counterpart Sameh Shoukry on Saturday who visited Turkey on February 27 after the devastating February 6 earthquakes.

FM Çavuşoğlu: 'The purpose of demonstrations is to prevent Sweden's NATO membership'

FM Çavuşoğlu: 'The purpose of demonstrations is to prevent Sweden's NATO membership'

The Foreign Minister of Türkiye called the Qur'an burning demonstrations "provocations" with the purpose of preventing Sweden's NATO membership. Speaking at another place on the same issue, Sweden's Prime Minister Kristersson called the demonstrators "useful fools."

1 February 2023

Türkiye expects more 'concrete steps' from Sweden, FM Çavuşoğlu tells counterpart

Türkiye expects more 'concrete steps' from Sweden, FM Çavuşoğlu tells counterpart

The minister criticized Sweden for not extraditing "terror" suspects to Türkiye whereas Billström said they take the NATO memorandum seriously.

23 December 2022

Türkiye's FM slams Sweden over rejection of journalist's extradition

Türkiye's FM slams Sweden over rejection of journalist's extradition

Sweden's top court yesterday rejected Türkiye's request for the extradition of Bülent Keneş, former editor-in-chief of the now-shuttered Today's Zaman newspaper.

20 December 2022

Türkiye expects Sweden to take 'more concrete steps' for NATO membership, says FM

Türkiye expects Sweden to take 'more concrete steps' for NATO membership, says FM

Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu repeated expectations of Ankara in the NATO accession process of Sweden and Finland at joint press conference with his counterpart Bogdan Aurescu of Romania.

6 December 2022

Stoltenberg: Finland, Sweden fulfilling Türkiye's demands for NATO membership

Stoltenberg: Finland, Sweden fulfilling Türkiye's demands for NATO membership

Sweden's PM will meet President Erdoğan in Ankara on November 8, FM Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has announced.

4 November 2022

Türkiye's FM rules out meeting between Erdoğan, Assad in Uzbekistan

Türkiye's FM rules out meeting between Erdoğan, Assad in Uzbekistan

Iran-based media outlets had claimed that the two leaders would meet in Uzbekistan. Çavuşoğlu refuted the reports, noting that Assad was not invited to the event.

Senior AKP official says level of dialogue between Türkiye, Syria may increase

Senior AKP official says level of dialogue between Türkiye, Syria may increase

Government ally Bahçeli has also announced support for increased dialogue between Ankara and Damascus.

Türkiye's FM says spoke with Syrian counterpart, triggering protests in northwest Syria

Türkiye's FM says spoke with Syrian counterpart, triggering protests in northwest Syria

"We must somehow make the opposition and the regime in Syria come to terms. Otherwise, there will be no lasting peace," Çavuşoğlu has said. His remarks triggered protests in the Türkiye-controlled parts of Syria.

Kavala responds to foreign minister's claims about Gezi protests

Kavala responds to foreign minister's claims about Gezi protests

During a joint press conference in Ankara, Minister Çavuşoğlu accused his counterpart from Germany of "funding and supporting" Kavala during the Gezi Park protests.

Türkiye's FM urges common sense in Serbia-Kosovo tensions

Türkiye's FM urges common sense in Serbia-Kosovo tensions

Minister Çavuşoğlu has held separate phone conversations with his counterparts from the two countries.

Ukraine grain deal may be a step towards cease-fire, according to Türkiye's FM

Ukraine grain deal may be a step towards cease-fire, according to Türkiye's FM

"Now it's time to focus on a cease-fire. This is not just a process to be carried out at the level of foreign ministers," Minister Çavuşoğlu has said.

Çavuşoğlu, Lavrov discuss Ukraine, food security

Çavuşoğlu, Lavrov discuss Ukraine, food security

Yesterday, Ukraine's Foreign Ministry announced that Turkey's ambassador would be summoned over the country's failure to seize a Russia-flagged ship that was allegedly carrying grains "stolen from Ukraine."

Turkey's FM responds to claims about illegal trade of Ukraine's grain

Turkey's FM responds to claims about illegal trade of Ukraine's grain

If Russia and Ukraine agree in their next meeting in İstanbul, a UN plan to open a "grain corridor" can be implemented, Çavuşoğlu has said.

Turkey's FM meets counterpart in Israel in first visit in 15 years

Turkey's FM meets counterpart in Israel in first visit in 15 years

Minister Çavuşoğlu has met with Lapid a day after his meetings in Palestine. Israel'S FM has welcomed a "new chapter" in bilateral relations.

Turkey's FM hopeful for F-16s after meeting with Blinken, reiterates opposition to Sweden, Finland

Turkey's FM hopeful for F-16s after meeting with Blinken, reiterates opposition to Sweden, Finland

Minister Çavuşoğlu has visited the US secretary of state New York for the first meeting within the framework of the "US-Turkey Strategic Mechanism."

Çavuşoğlu explains what Turkey wants in return for accepting NATO membership of Sweden, Finland

Çavuşoğlu explains what Turkey wants in return for accepting NATO membership of Sweden, Finland

Accusing the two countries, especially Sweden, of aiding the PKK, Ankara opposes their NATO membership.

Turkey sets up 'crisis desk' for kidnapped citizens in Haiti

Turkey sets up 'crisis desk' for kidnapped citizens in Haiti

A passenger bus with at least eight citizens of Turkey was kidnapped on Sunday.

Turkey hopeful on Russia-Ukraine talks despite civilian massacres, says foreign minister

Turkey hopeful on Russia-Ukraine talks despite civilian massacres, says foreign minister

It wouldn't be realistic for Ankara to join sanctions against Russia while acting as a mediator, Çavuşoğlu has said.

'Russia's sanctioned oligarchs can do business in Turkey as long as they adhere to laws'

FOREIGN MINISTER

'Russia's sanctioned oligarchs can do business in Turkey as long as they adhere to laws'

"We will evaluate this if the businesses that the Russian oligarchs will do in Turkey are not against international law. Otherwise, it would be a different matter," Minister Çavuşoğlu has said.

Foreign ministers of Turkey, Ukraine meet: ‘Hopes for a ceasefire increased a bit more’

Foreign ministers of Turkey, Ukraine meet: ‘Hopes for a ceasefire increased a bit more’

As part of diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire and permanent peace in the region amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Turkey’s Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu, having met Russia’s Lavrov the day before, met Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Kuleba in Lviv.

Çavuşoğlu discusses situation in Ukraine with US's Blinken ahead of his visit to Kyiv

Çavuşoğlu discusses situation in Ukraine with US's Blinken ahead of his visit to Kyiv

The US secretary of state has thanked Turkey for "its commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as its efforts to assist Ukraine in its time of need."

Russia’s FM Lavrov: There is hope for finding a compromise

MEETING IN MOSCOW

Russia’s FM Lavrov: There is hope for finding a compromise

Turkey’s Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu and Russia’s Foreign Minister Lavrov met in Russia’s capital. Lavrov drew attention to the importance of bilateral meetings “in a period when international relations are quickly and negatively developing”.

Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu to visit Russia, Ukraine for talks amid war

HE ARRIVES IN MOSCOW

Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu to visit Russia, Ukraine for talks amid war

Turkey's President Erdoğan has announced that Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu is set to visit Russia, followed by Ukraine, amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the war between the two countries. The Minister has arrived in Moscow.

HDP's Paylan welcomes meeting of foreign ministers of Turkey, Armenia

HDP's Paylan welcomes meeting of foreign ministers of Turkey, Armenia

Peoples’ Democratic Party Diyarbakır MP Garo Paylan has expressed support in a social media message after Turkey’s Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu and his counterpart Mirzoyan from Armeni̇a met in Antalya Diplomacy Forum.

Tripartite summit with Ukraine, Russia: ‘There is nothing to replace the negotiation process’

Tripartite summit with Ukraine, Russia: ‘There is nothing to replace the negotiation process’

Speaking after the summit with his counterparts, Russia’s Foreign Minister Lavrov said, “We would support every initiative to solve the problems underpinning the Ukraine crisis.” Ukraine’s Kuleba said he mentioned the ceasefire and humanitarian corridor.