Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2018 – Turkey (Summary)
The annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices cover internationally recognized individual, civil, political, and worker rights, as set forth in the Universal Declaration of…
State Department Maintains Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) Designation of the Kurdistan Workers
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC – March 1, 2019 The Department of State has reviewed and maintained the Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO)…
Instagram Trivia Giveaway
How much do you know about the history of women’s rights in the U.S.? You could win a gift bag from the U.S. Embassy in…
Readout of Meeting Between Administration Officials and President Erdogan of Turkey
February 28, 2019 Yesterday, Senior Advisor to the President Jared Kushner, Special Representative for International Negotiations Jason Greenblatt, and United States Special Representative for Iran…
Newsletter (February 21, 2019)
Featured in this issue: Turkey Travel Advisory and Worldwide Caution Transition to Istanbul’s New Airport Prepare for Spring and Summer Travel Now Personal Security While…
Newsletter
Featured in this issue: Turkey Travel Advisory and Worldwide Caution Transition to Istanbul’s New Airport Prepare for Spring and Summer Travel Now Personal Security While…
President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Individuals to Key Administration Posts
U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo hosts a day of meetings with the foreign ministers of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS on February…
Turkey condemns China’s abuse of Uighur Muslims
After reports of the death of a popular Uighur musician, the Turkish government called out China's treatment of Uighurs and other Muslim ethnic minorities.
Statement by Ministers of the Global Coalition To Defeat ISIS/DAESH
U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo hosts a day of meetings with the foreign ministers of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS on February…
Joint Statement on Syria
We, the Foreign Ministers and representatives of Egypt, France, Germany, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, met today in…
U.S.-Turkey Joint Statement
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs David Hale and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey Sedat Onal met February 5…
President Donald J. Trump’s State of the Union Address
President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address Tuesday night, February 5, 2019.
Presidential Proclamation on National African American History Month, 2019
Office of the Press Secretary January 31, 2019 National African American History Month, 2019 __________________ By the President of the United States of America A…
Statement by Chargé d’Affaires Jeffrey M. Hovenier for Memorial Gathering for Mustafa Akarsu
We pause today to remember our fallen colleague, Mustafa Akarsu. Six years ago today, his life was tragically cut short by an act of terrorism…
Message to U.S. Citizens: Transition to Istanbul’s New International Airport (January 17, 2019)
Location: Istanbul, Turkey Event: Istanbul’s new international airport (ISL) officially opened on October 29, 2018. However, international and domestic flights are gradually being transferred from…
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Consulate General Istanbul, Turkey (January 15, 2019)
Location: Istinye neighborhood, Sariyer Avenue in front of the U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul, Turkey. Event: A demonstration is expected to take place near the…
Emergency Alert – Operations During a Lapse in Appropriations (December 22, 2018)
Although there has been a lapse in appropriations, visa services and American citizen services will be available at U.S. Mission Consular Sections in Turkey. Visa…
Meeting Readout of The Secretary’s Special Representative on Syria Engagement in Gaziantep
The Secretary’s Special Representative for Syria Engagement Ambassador James Jeffrey and Special Envoy for Syria and Deputy Assistant Secretary Joel Rayburn visited Gaziantep
