Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke by phone with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu today. Secretary Blinken emphasized the longstanding importance of the U.S.-Turkish bilateral relationship, our shared interest in countering terrorism, and the importance of democratic institutions, inclusive governance, and respect for human rights.
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 15 February, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Statements, U.S. & Turkey, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: NATO, The U.S.-Turkish bilateral relations
For Antony Blinken, America’s new top diplomat, returning to the U.S. Department of State brings the opportunity to continue both professional and family traditions.
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 27 January, 2021 | Topics: News, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: civil society, Secretary Blinken, U.S. Elections, U.S. History
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State January 19, 2021 The United States of America has led the world in holding the perpetrators of the most heinous human rights abuses accountable. From the Nuremberg Trials, to the creation of the Genocide Convention in 1948, to the declaration of ISIS’s recent genocide against the Yazidis, Christians, and other religious …
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 20 January, 2021 | Topics: U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: China, freedom of expression, freedom of movement, freedom of religion, Uyghur
ecretary Pompeo and Foreign Minister Cavusoglu discussed issues of mutual concern, including the urgent need to reduce tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean.
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 17 August, 2020 | Topics: News, Statements, U.S. & Turkey, U.S. Secretary of State
Special Representative for Syria Engagement Ambassador James Jeffrey announced more than $696 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the people of Syria in response to the ongoing crisis caused by the Assad regime, Russian, and Iranian forces.
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 1 July, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Statements, U.S. & Turkey, U.S. Secretary of State
April 23, 2020 On behalf of the American people, I extend my best wishes to Muslim communities in the United States and around the world as they mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan is a time of introspection, service, and compassion. In the United States, under normal circumstances, many mosques, homes, …
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 24 April, 2020 | Topics: News, Statements, U.S. Secretary of State
Statement by Secretary Michael R. Pompeo: Thanks to the unmatched generosity of the American people and the efforts of the U.S. government, the United States has continued to lead the world’s public health and humanitarian response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 9 April, 2020 | Topics: News, Statements, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: COVID-19, economic assistance, humanitarian response, Inetrantional coorperation, U.S. Assistance
Pompeo: We stand by our NATO Ally Turkey in the aftermath of the despicable and brazen February 27 attack on Turkish forces in Idlib, which resulted in the death of dozens of Turkish soldiers.
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 29 February, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Statements, U.S. & Turkey, U.S. Secretary of State
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson READOUT November 1, 2019 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke yesterday with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu. Secretary Pompeo reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to our bilateral relationship and, in particular, they discussed the importance of the October 17 …
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 1 November, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. & Turkey, U.S. Secretary of State
Secretary Pompeo: On behalf of the American people, I congratulate the people of Turkey as you celebrate the 96th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Turkey.
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 30 October, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. & Turkey, U.S. Secretary of State
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE OCTOBER 14, 2019 On Friday, the United States signaled its intent to take action in response to Turkey’s ongoing unilateral military offensive in northeast Syria. President Donald J. Trump has now signed an Executive Order to press Turkey to halt its military offensive against northeast Syria and …
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 15 October, 2019 | Topics: Statements, U.S. & Turkey, U.S. Secretary of State
Washington, DC November 20, 2018 SECRETARY POMPEO: ….And finally, I just left a meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu today. I welcomed the positive momentum in our relationship following the release of Pastor Brunson and urged reopening additional channels to address issues of mutual concern. We are still greatly concerned about Turkey’s continued unjust detention …
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 21 November, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. & Turkey, U.S. Secretary of State
Secretary Pompeo: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, and the American people, I congratulate the people of Turkey as you celebrate the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Turkey.
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 29 October, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. & Turkey, U.S. Secretary of State
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo met today with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara.
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 17 October, 2018 | Topics: News, Statements, U.S. & Turkey, U.S. Secretary of State
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo met today with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu in Ankara.
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 17 October, 2018 | Topics: Statements, U.S. & Turkey, U.S. Secretary of State
Secretary of State Pompeo: We have seen conflicting reports on the safety and whereabouts of prominent Saudi journalist and Washington Post contributor Jamal Khashoggi.
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 9 October, 2018 | Topics: News, Statements, U.S. Secretary of State
Secretary Pompeo met with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu on August 3 in Singapore on the margins of the ASEAN Ministerial.
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 3 August, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. & Turkey, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
Secretary Pompeo: This morning the United States received long overdue news that Pastor Andrew Brunson was moved from Buca Prison to house arrest in Turkey.
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 27 July, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo and Vice President Mike Pence delivered opening remarks at the Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom.
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 26 July, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, U.S. Secretary of State, Vice President of the United States | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo, Mike Pence, Religious Freedom
Secretary Pompeo delivered remarks on “Supporting Iranian Voices” at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Center for Public Affairs, as part of a visit with members of the Iranian-American community in the United States.
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 24 July, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Speeches, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson June 4, 2018 MEDIA NOTE U.S.-Turkey Joint Statement The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met on June 4 in Washington, D.C. They reaffirmed that Turkey and the United States remain committed to addressing their …
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 4 June, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. & Turkey, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
Press Statement Mike Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC – June 1, 2018 The United States joins people around the world in celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex (LGBTI) Pride Month, and reaffirms its commitment to protecting and defending the human rights of all, including LGBTI persons. In many parts of the world, LGBTI …
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 1 June, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo, Pride Month
Secretary Pompeo (May 21): We’ll continue to work with allies to counter the regime’s destabilizing activities in the region, block their financing of terror, and address Iran’s proliferation of missiles and other advanced weapons systems that threaten peace and stability. We will also ensure Iran has no path to a nuclear weapon — not now, …
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 22 May, 2018 | Topics: Near East & North Africa, News, Speeches, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo