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Remarks by Ambassador Jeffry L. Flake for the 246th Independence Day Celebration in Ankara

Remarks by Ambassador Jeffry L. Flake for the 246th Independence Day Celebration in Ankara

Ambassador Flake: The great founding father of this nation, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, said “it would be better for [the Turkish] nation to perish than to live in captivity.  Independence or death!” The same animating principle guided our founding fathers in their quest for independence.

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu

Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Cavusoglu discussed the importance of NATO unity in the lead up to the June 29-30 NATO Summit in Madrid.

Joint Statement on the Meeting of Secretary Blinken and Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu

Joint Statement on the Meeting of Secretary Blinken and Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu

U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu met in New York on May 18 within the framework of the U.S.-Turkey Strategic Mechanism to reaffirm their strong cooperation as partners and NATO Allies.

U.S.-Turkey Joint Statement on the Strategic Mechanism

U.S.-Turkey Joint Statement on the Strategic Mechanism

In keeping with the commitment made by Presidents Biden and Erdogan during their meeting in Rome in October 2021, the United States and Turkey launched the U.S.-Turkey Strategic Mechanism on April 4 in Ankara.

United with Ukraine

United with Ukraine

Ambassador Flake: Russia’s actions are a threat not only to Ukraine, but to Europe, to us here in Turkey, and to the international rules-based order.

  
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Consul General Darıa Darnell

Remarks by Consul General Daria Darnell for the 246th Independence Day Celebration in Istanbul

10 hours ago | Consul General, Consulate General Istanbul, News, Speeches, U.S. & Turkey

June 28, 2022 Consul General Darnell: Good evening, everyone. It is my pleasure to welcome you all. I am so happy you could join us…

COVID-19 Information

23 hours ago | Alert, Security & Emergency Messages

Last Updated: June 30, 2022  New Updates:           Pre-departure Testing Requirements for Air Travelers to the U.S. Lifted Effective June 12, 2022.…

Remarks by Ambassador Jeffry L. Flake for the 246th Independence Day Celebration in Ankara

Remarks by Ambassador Jeffry L. Flake for the 246th Independence Day Celebration in Ankara

29 June, 2022 | Ambassador, News, Speeches, U.S. & Turkey

Remarks by Ambassador Jeffry L. Flake for the 246th Independence Day Celebration in Ankara

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Remarks by Ambassador Jeffry L. Flake for the 246th Independence Day Celebration in Istanbul

29 June, 2022 | Ambassador, Consulate General Istanbul, News, Speeches, U.S. & Turkey

Remarks by Ambassador Jeffry L. Flake for the 246th Independence Day Celebration in Izmir

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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu

27 June, 2022 | News, Press Releases, U.S. & Turkey

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu.

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Demonstration Alert: U.S. Consulate General Istanbul

24 June, 2022 | Alert

Location:  Beyoglu and Kadikoy Districts in Istanbul Event: According to media reports,  LGBTQI+ groups in Istanbul will demonstrate in honor of Pride month on Sunday, June 26 in…

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Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Ankara

10 June, 2022 | Alert, Security & Emergency Messages

Location:  Throughout Turkey   Event:  Throughout the month of June, various events supporting LGBTQI+ rights are scheduled to take place, and some may draw large crowds. …

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Readout of Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Call with Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Sedat Onal

2 June, 2022 | News, Press Releases, U.S. & Turkey

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield spoke with Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Sedat Onal today at the conclusion of her trip to Turkey.

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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield to Travel to Turkey

1 June, 2022 | News, U.S. & Turkey

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield will travel to Turkey in the coming days and receive briefings on the extensive support provided by…

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Joint Statement on the Meeting of Secretary Blinken and Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu

20 May, 2022 | News, U.S. & Turkey

U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu met in New York on May 18 within the framework of the U.S.-Turkey…

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Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mission Turkey

26 April, 2022 | Alert, Security & Emergency Messages

Location: Ulus Square, Altindag Ankara, Turkey, other cities countrywide Event: A large demonstration protesting yesterday’s court decision to sentence Osman Kavala is anticipated to take…

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Turkey’s Conviction of Osman Kavala

26 April, 2022 | News, Press Releases, Statements, U.S. & Turkey

Ned Price: The United States is deeply troubled and disappointed by the court’s decision to convict Osman Kavala today.

U.S. Mission Turkey Grants Program

25 April, 2022 | News, U.S. & Turkey

U.S. Mission Turkey announces its country-wide grants program. Funding is available to support projects that address one or more of the following key bilateral themes:…

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Security Alert – Drifting Mines in the Black Sea

15 April, 2022 | Alert

Location:  Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Black Sea, Azov Sea Event:  Drifting Mines in the Black Sea There are confirmed reports of an undetermined number of…

Under Secretary Lago Emphasizes Climate Goals, U.S. Business Solutions at Eurasia Small Modular Reactor...

5 April, 2022 | News, Press Releases, U.S. & Turkey

U.S. Department of Commerce Under Secretary for International Trade Marisa Lago today hosted the Eurasia Small Modular Reactor Forum in Ankara to discuss the benefits…

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U.S.-Turkey Joint Statement on the Strategic Mechanism

5 April, 2022 | News, Statements, U.S. & Turkey

In keeping with the commitment made by Presidents Biden and Erdogan during their meeting in Rome in October 2021, the United States and Turkey launched…

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Under Secretary Nuland’s Travel to France, Turkey, Greece, Cyprus, and Germany

3 April, 2022 | News, Press Releases, U.S. & Turkey

Under Secretary for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland will travel April 2-9 to France, Turkey, Greece, Cyprus, and Germany to further strengthen our bilateral relationships, emphasize…

Ambassador Flake - Ramadan Message

Ambassador Flake’s Message on Ramadan

2 April, 2022 | Ambassador, News, Speeches, U.S. & Turkey

Ambassador Flake: On behalf of the American Mission in Turkey, my wife Cheryl and I wish you a blessed Ramadan. 

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