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Report: US says ‘F-16 fighter jet sales to Turkey would serve US interests’

Report: US says ‘F-16 fighter jet sales to Turkey would serve US interests’

The Biden administration has reportedly stated in a congressional correspondence that “the potential sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey would serve US interests and bolster NATO unity”.

‘I have never been in such a position with a US leader before’

PRESIDENT ERDOĞAN

‘I have never been in such a position with a US leader before’

“As two NATO countries, Turkey and the US should be in a very different position,” says President and AKP Chair Erdoğan, accusing the US of “supporting terrorist organizations beyond expectation.”

24 September 2021

Erdoğan: I cannot say that we had a good start with Biden

Erdoğan: I cannot say that we had a good start with Biden

Referring to Turkey-US relations, Erdoğan has said that “the state of affairs doesn’t bode well.” He has also argued that “there is no Kurdish issue in Turkey as they have already resolved and overcome it.”

24 September 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

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.”

NATO Summit | Erdoğan meets Macron, Johnson and Merkel

NATO Summit | Erdoğan meets Macron, Johnson and Merkel

The NATO Leaders' Summit has begun in Brussels, Belgium. US President Joe Biden and President of Turkey Erdoğan will have their first face-to-face meeting since Biden's inauguration on January 20, 2021.

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.

'Religious freedom conditions in Turkey followed a troubling trajectory in 2020'

USCIRF REPORT

'Religious freedom conditions in Turkey followed a troubling trajectory in 2020'

In its annual report on religious freedom, the US Commission on International Religious Freedom has mentioned Hagia Sophia’s conversion into a mosque, defining it as “a move that many denounced as divisive and hostile to Turkey’s religious minorities.”

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: 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

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 State Department calls on Turkey to release Osman Kavala immediately

US State Department calls on Turkey to release Osman Kavala immediately

Ned Price, the Spokesperson for the US Department of State, has released a statement about arrested businessperson and rights defender Kavala: “We urge Turkey to abide by the European Court of Human Rights’ rulings.”

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

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.

Erdoğan on US sanctions: What kind of alliance is this?

Erdoğan on US sanctions: What kind of alliance is this?

"For the first time, sanctions have been imposed on our country, a NATO member. What kind of alliance is this? This decision is a blatant attack on our country's sovereignty rights,” says Erdoğan in response to US sanctions over Turkey's purchase of S-400s.

17 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

‘We have exciting developments on the Syrian account,’ says US Special Envoy Jeffrey

OFFICIAL VISIT TO TURKEY

‘We have exciting developments on the Syrian account,’ says US Special Envoy Jeffrey

US Representative for Syria James Jeffrey has arrived in Turkey with an accompanying delegation to discuss the latest situation in Syria. He has addressed the reporters after his plane landed in Ankara yesterday evening.

Turkey says US statement on Hamas leaders' visit 'crossed the line'

Turkey says US statement on Hamas leaders' visit 'crossed the line'

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has responded to the US statement on Hamas leaders’ visit to Turkey. Indicating that “Hamas is a democratically elected element in Gaza,” the statement has “fully rejected” the US condemnation.

Turkey slams Joe Biden’s statement from 7 months ago

Turkey slams Joe Biden’s statement from 7 months ago

As US Presidential candidate Joe Biden’s remarks on Turkey from January 2020 have resurfaced in the country, Turkey’s Presidential Spokesperson Kalın has condemned his statement in a tweet: “The days of ordering Turkey around are over.”

Turkey says US statement on Osman Kavala ‘conflicts with principle of rule of law’

Turkey says US statement on Osman Kavala ‘conflicts with principle of rule of law’

Spokesperson for Turkey’s Foreign Ministry Hami Aksoy has responded to US Department of State’s call on Turkey to release businessperson and rights defender Kavala: “Everyone has to respect this process conducted by independent courts.”

US: Get out of TurkStream and Nord Stream 2 projects or risk the consequences

US: Get out of TurkStream and Nord Stream 2 projects or risk the consequences

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has argued that TurkStream and Nord Stream 2 pipeline projects are “not commercial projects, but Kremlin’s key tools to exploit and expand European dependence on Russian energy supplies.”

TASS: Turkey tested Russia’s S-400 air defense systems on US-made planes

LETTER BY US SENATORS

TASS: Turkey tested Russia’s S-400 air defense systems on US-made planes

While the Russia-based TASS news agency has alleged that “Turkey tested Russia’s S-400 air defense systems on US-made planes last year,” four US senators have addressed a letter to US Secretary of Defense Esper against Turkey.

US: Turkey Cannot Receive Patriot Missiles Unless It Returns S-400s

US: Turkey Cannot Receive Patriot Missiles Unless It Returns S-400s

In response to President Erdoğan’s remarks that “the US seems to be softening its stance on the S-400s”, Assistant to the US Secretary of Defense Hoffman has said, “Turkey is not going to receive a Patriot battery unless it returns the S-400.”

US Secretary of State Pompeo: We are Evaluating Turkey’s Requests

US Secretary of State Pompeo: We are Evaluating Turkey’s Requests

Indicating that they are evaluating the requests of the government of Turkey from the US, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said, “We are working to see how we can mitigate the humanitarian crisis on the ground in Idlib and the southern parts of Turkey.”

James Jeffrey: US Willing to Give Turkey Ammunition for Idlib

US REPRESENTATIVE FOR SYRIA

James Jeffrey: US Willing to Give Turkey Ammunition for Idlib

Visiting a refugee camp in Hatay province, US Representative for Syria James Jeffrey has referred to a possible US provision of Patriot missile systems to Turkey. “We are not working on a specific military program”, Jeffrey has said.

US Secretary of Defense: We will Not Give Air Support to Turkey

US Secretary of Defense: We will Not Give Air Support to Turkey

Posed a question on whether the US will also give air support to Turkey in Syria's Idlib, US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper has answered, “No”.

Pompeo: We Work Together with Turkey to See What We Can Do Together in Idlib

Pompeo: We Work Together with Turkey to See What We Can Do Together in Idlib

Addressing the recent escalation in Syria’s Idlib, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has indicated that “the answer is a permanent ceasefire and UN-led negotiations under UN Security Council Resolution 2254."

26 February 2020

US Representative for Syria Jeffrey Expresses Support for Turkey in Idlib

US Representative for Syria Jeffrey Expresses Support for Turkey in Idlib

US Representative for Syria Jeffrey has said, “We agree with Turkey regarding the legal situation in Idlib. We support the presence and legitimate interests of Turkey in Idlib.”

13 February 2020

CHP: İncirlik Air Base, Kürecik Radar Station Should Be Closed Immediately

CHP: İncirlik Air Base, Kürecik Radar Station Should Be Closed Immediately

Main opposition CHP Vice Chair Veli Ağbaba has stated that İncirlik Air Base and Kürecik Radar Station “are too serious an issue that could be utilized as a tool for domestic affairs and relieve the masses.”

16 December 2019

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