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Profile: Hakan Fidan, Turkey's long-serving intelligence chief, becomes foreign minister

Given his extensive experience in intelligence and relations with foreign countries, Fidan's appointment indicates a continuation of Turkey's assertive foreign policy.

Ministry: 28 countries set up field hospitals in Türkiye's quake-hit regions

Ministry: 28 countries set up field hospitals in Türkiye's quake-hit regions

Foreign countries have sent more than 130,000 tents and over 29,000 power generators to Türkiye since February 6, according to the Foreign Ministry.

27 February 2023

Türkiye condemns attack on Azerbaijan embassy in Iran

Türkiye condemns attack on Azerbaijan embassy in Iran

Those responsible for the attack that killed one security officer and injured two others should be "immediately brought to justice," the Foreign Ministry has said.

27 January 2023

Türkiye calls for restraint amid political crisis in Iraq

Türkiye calls for restraint amid political crisis in Iraq

Rival groups have staged protests in Baghdad since the weekend. Ankara has called on all parties to act with common sense and restraint.

Turkey's Foreign Ministry responds to reports of refugee deal with UK

Turkey's Foreign Ministry responds to reports of refugee deal with UK

"It is out of the question for Turkey to shoulder more burden or to be a part of an initiative that does not comply with international regulations on right to asylum," said the spokesperson of the ministry.

European Parliament report 'of no use to us,' says Turkey's Foreign Ministry

European Parliament report 'of no use to us,' says Turkey's Foreign Ministry

The report "ignored the need to strengthen relations between Turkey and the EU through mutual efforts," according to Ankara.

'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.

Turkey to evacuate citizens in Ukraine by land 'when situation calms down'

Turkey to evacuate citizens in Ukraine by land 'when situation calms down'

Agreements have been made with bus companies in Ukraine in case of evacuation by land and Poland, Moldova and Romania will not require visas from citizens of Turkey, the foreign minister has said.

25 February 2022

Turkey says Russia's decision to recognize Ukraine's breakaway regions 'unacceptable'

Turkey says Russia's decision to recognize Ukraine's breakaway regions 'unacceptable'

Ankara supports Ukraine's territorial integrity, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said.

22 February 2022

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

Turkey's Foreign Ministry marks Holocaust Remembrance Day

Turkey's Foreign Ministry marks Holocaust Remembrance Day

The ministry pointed out that Turkey welcomed many Jew fleeing the Nazis during World War II.

27 January 2022

Turkey responds to CoE Committee of Ministers decision on Osman Kavala

Turkey responds to CoE Committee of Ministers decision on Osman Kavala

The committee's vote to initiate an infringement process was based on not legal but political considerations, the Foreign Ministry asserted.

3 December 2021

Ankara denies Turkish Airlines' role in Poland-Belarus refugee crisis

Ankara denies Turkish Airlines' role in Poland-Belarus refugee crisis

Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu spoke with his counterpart from Poland as von der Leyen calls for sanctions on "third country airlines" that are involved in human smuggling.

11 November 2021

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

Foreign minister: Turkey may buy Patriot missiles if allowed by US Congress

Foreign minister: Turkey may buy Patriot missiles if allowed by US Congress

The S-400 agreement with Russia is a done deal and the US should accept that, Çavuşoğlu has said.

8 September 2021

Turkey won't accept EU's 'pay to keep refugees away' approach, says foreign minister

AFGHANISTAN CRISIS

Turkey won't accept EU's 'pay to keep refugees away' approach, says foreign minister

The refugee deal between Ankara and Brussels should be updated to include the return of the refugees to their countries, Minister Çavuşoğlu has said.

2 September 2021

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.

Foreign minister: Turkey in dialogue with Taliban, welcomes its messages

Foreign minister: Turkey in dialogue with Taliban, welcomes its messages

Ankara is in dialogue with all parties in Afghanistan and wants to support the country's development, Minister Çavuşoğlu has said.

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.

Turkey 'deeply concerned' over ousting of PM in Tunisia

Turkey 'deeply concerned' over ousting of PM in Tunisia

The president of Tunisia sacked the PM and suspended the parliament. Some senior government officials in Turkey described it as a "coup."

Turkey says EU summit decisions 'far from containing necessary steps'

Turkey says EU summit decisions 'far from containing necessary steps'

Ankara views the EU's delaying the implementation of the agenda as a "stalling tactic, lack of will, and one or two member states' abuse of their EU membership," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said.

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.

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, Egypt to hold 'normalization' talks starting today

Turkey, Egypt to hold 'normalization' talks starting today

The relations between the two countries have been strained since the overthrow of the government led by the Muslim Brotherhood in 2013.

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.

EU responsible for 'sofagate,' says Turkey's foreign minister

EU responsible for 'sofagate,' says Turkey's foreign minister

While the EU's Michel expressed his "sadness," Minister Çavuşoğlu downplayed the incident, saying that the relations between Ankara and Brussels are in a much better shape now.

China's ambassador summoned after tweet targeting opposition leaders over Uyghur issue

China's ambassador summoned after tweet targeting opposition leaders over Uyghur issue

China's embassy responded to the İYİ Party leader and the Ankara mayor after they commemorated those who lost their lives in a 1990 riot in China's Uyghur region.

Foreign Ministry responds to US' human rights reports on Turkey

Foreign Ministry responds to US' human rights reports on Turkey

"Our country's resolve to promote and protect human rights remains firm," the ministry has said.

Blinken expresses concern to Çavuşoğlu over Turkey's İstanbul Convention exit, S-400s

Blinken expresses concern to Çavuşoğlu over Turkey's İstanbul Convention exit, S-400s

The foreign minister and the US secretary of state had a brief talk on the sidelines of a NATO meeting, marking the first in-person meeting between the Biden administration and Turkey.

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.

Turkey issues diplomatic note to Israel, Greece, EU over subsea power grid project

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

Turkey issues diplomatic note to Israel, Greece, EU over subsea power grid project

Ankara says the planned route of a joint electricity grid project by Greece, Israel and Southern Cyprus states through its territorial waters.

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