Taiwan seeks Turkey’s support in global stage
ANKARA
The chief of the Taiwanese mission in Turkey echoed on Thursday Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s remarks that "the world is bigger than five".
"Taiwan is a small country and...
Turkey: Killing of Soleimani 'serious risk for peace'
ANKARA
The killing of top Iranian general Qasem Soleimani in a U.S. drone strike in Baghdad poses “a serious risk to peace in the region”, the Turkish foreign minister said...
Turkish speaker wishes Pakistani counterpart recovery
ANKARA
The Turkish parliament speaker on Saturday wished speedy recovery for his Pakistani counterpart who tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
"I’m regretfully informed that my dear brother, colleague Mr. Asad...
Haftar won't win conflict in Libya: Top Turkish diplomat
ANKARA
The militia of warlord Khalifa Haftar cannot win the ongoing conflict in Libya, Turkey’s foreign minister said on Wednesday.
"The Haftar side doesn’t want a political solution in Libya, nor...
Top Turkish diplomat, NATO chief talk E.Mediterranean
ANKARA
Turkey’s foreign minister and the head of NATO on Wednesday spoke on the phone about the latest developments in the Eastern Mediterranean, as well as Libya, said an alliance...
Turkey slams Charlie Hebdo for anti-Muslim cartoons
ANKARA
Turkey on Wednesday strongly condemned the Charlie Hebdo magazine for republishing cartoons insulting Islam and Prophet Muhammad.
In a statement, Foreign Ministry spokesman Hami Aksoy said it is not possible...
Turkish defense chief meets senior NATO official
ANKARA
Turkey's National Defense Minister Hulusi Akar on Monday met with the head of the NATO Military Committee to discuss the latest developments in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Akar and Stuart Peach...
Turkey rejects allegations against Syrian opposition
ANKARA
Turkey on Friday dismissed allegations of human rights violations leveled against Syrian opposition.
"We categorically reject both the baseless allegations of human rights violations claimed against the Syrian opposition, which...
Turkey: EU must talk to Turkish Cypriots on E.Med row
ISTANBUL
Turkey on Friday criticized a statement from an EU leaders’ summit for ignoring Turkish Cypriots, a key party for resolving the recent tension in the Eastern Mediterranean.
The EU statement...
Turkish president calls for boycott of French products
ANKARA
In an escalation of the row between France and Turkey over Paris tolerating and encouraging Islamophobia, Turkey’s president on Monday called for a sweeping public boycott of French-made goods.
"I...