Ankara, Turkey October 11, 2017 Ambassador Bass: I’m very pleased to see all of you here this morning, and I’m pleased to have an opportunity to see members of the Diplomatic Correspondents Association for one last time before I complete my assignment as the U.S. Ambassador in Turkey. And with a lot of regret and ... Read More»
Ambassador John Bass’ Statement On The Suspension Of Visa Services In Turkey
October 9, 2017 Good afternoon. I want to convey to our Turkish friends and partners the reasons for the U.S. government’s decision to suspend non-immigrant visa services at our embassy and consulates in Turkey, and to explain what this suspension means. In the Embassy’s statement yesterday, we said we were suspending non-immigrant visa services. The suspension ... Read More»
Ambassador John Bass’ Comments to the Press During an Independence Day Celebration
U.S. Ambassador John Bass Comments to the Press During an Independence Day Celebration U.S. Ambassador’s Residence Ankara, Turkey – July 7, 2017 [Verbatim transcript] Ambassador Bass: Arkadaşlar – iyi akşamlar, hoş geldiniz. Very good to have all you here again tonight. So, I just – I know you’re all working, so I wanted to take a ... Read More»
Ambassador Bass’ Remarks During an Independence Day Celebration
U.S. Ambassador John Bass Remarks During an Independence Day Celebration U.S. Ambassador’s Residence Ankara, Turkey July 7, 2017 [As delivered] Sayın Bakan, Sayın Komutanlar, Değerli Konuklar, Hanımefendiler, Beyefendiler, hoşgeldiniz. Thank you all very much for joining us this evening to celebrate the 241st anniversary of our independence. Marines – present the colors. [National anthems are ... Read More»
Remarks by Ambassador Bass with Consul General Davis at Independence Day Celebrations in Istanbul
On July 6, the U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul hosted the Fourth of July Reception at Fairmont Quasar Hotel to mark the 241st anniversary of Declaration of Independence this year. Speeches: Consul General Davis: Merhaba. İyi akşamlar misafirlerimiz ve arkadaşlarımız. Hoşgeldiniz. It is a great honor for us to have you all here tonight as ... Read More»
Ambassador John Bass on the Terrorist Attack in Istanbul, Turkey
January 1, 2016 Ambassador John Bass: Strongly condemn tonight’s heinous attack in Istanbul. We mourn for those lost and stand with Turkey in bringing those responsible to justice. Read More»
Ambassador John Bass’ Interview with NTV’s Ahmet Yeşiltepe
NTV Studios, Ankara | December 22, 2016 [Introduction in Turkish] Question: Mister Ambassador, thank you very much for this opportunity. Turkey is going through terrible times, actually. Your assessments are very valuable for us to understand the current situation. First of all, I would like to start with the assassination of the Russian ambassador. What do you ... Read More»
Elimination of Violence Against Women
In recognition of the 16 Days of Activism, on International Human Rights Day December 10, the State Department will highlight on social media the ways in which the United States and others have worked to confront this crime—in its many forms—and call on others to join us in ensuring this vital work continues. The United ... Read More»
TechCamp Istanbul
October 13-14, 2016 | Istanbul The U.S. Mission to Turkey in partnership with International Medical Corps hosted “TechCamp Istanbul: Digital Solutions for Displaced Populations” on October 13-14 in Istanbul.The event brought together more than 80 service providers and tech experts from Turkey, Greece, Jordan, Lebanon, Italy, and the U.S. to empower NGOs and civil society ... Read More»
Ambassador John Bass is hosting students to watch the U.S. Presidential Elections
The vote today (November 8, 2016) is the 58th U.S. presidential election. U.S. Ambassador to Turkey John Bass is watching the elections with academics, alumni from the YES program, and other invited guests at his residence in Ankara. The YES (Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study) program is a fully-funded exchange program for high school students ... Read More»
Ambassador Bass Visited The Resettlement Support Center in Turkey
September 23, 2016 | Istanbul US Ambassador John Bass and Holly Holzer Bass visited the Resettlement Support Center (“RSC”) in Turkey where refugees who are referred to the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (“USRAP”) have their cases screened and then adjudicated for resettlement by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”). Once they are found eligible ... Read More»
Ambassador John Bass – Media Roundtable – August 4, 2016
"We join our Turkish friends in mourning the tragic loss of life caused by attempts to violently overthrow Turkey’s democratically-elected government. Coups have no place in a modern democratic society." Read More»
Ambassador Bass’s Statement on Media Freedom – September 16, 2015
"We join our Turkish friends in mourning the tragic loss of life caused by attempts to violently overthrow Turkey’s democratically-elected government. Coups have no place in a modern democratic society." Read More»
Ambassador John Bass’ Remarks at Independence Day Reception in Istanbul – July 20, 2016
Sayın Vali, Sayın İstanbul Belediye Başkanı, Sayın İlçe Belediye Başkanı, Değerli Konuklar, Hanımefendiler ve Beyefendiler, İyi akşamlar. Hoşgeldiniz. I want to thank all of you tonight for joining us to mark the 240th anniversary of our independence. Let me first express deep appreciation to our sponsors for their support and their flexibility in supporting this ... Read More»
Statement from Ambassador Bass – July 18, 2016
"We join our Turkish friends in mourning the tragic loss of life caused by attempts to violently overthrow Turkey’s democratically-elected government. Coups have no place in a modern democratic society." Read More»
Ambassador Bass’s Independence Day Speech – July 2, 2015
"We join our Turkish friends in mourning the tragic loss of life caused by attempts to violently overthrow Turkey’s democratically-elected government. Coups have no place in a modern democratic society." Read More»
Interview with Haberturk’s Muharrem Sarıkaya – June 27, 2016
"We join our Turkish friends in mourning the tragic loss of life caused by attempts to violently overthrow Turkey’s democratically-elected government. Coups have no place in a modern democratic society." Read More»
Ambassador John Bass’s statement regarding the terror attack in Istanbul – June 7, 2016
John Bass, U.S. Ambassador to Turkey | June 7, 2016 Deeply saddened by the barbarous terror attack in Istanbul. Such senseless violence could never be rationalized by any cause. We wish speedy recovery to the injured and extend condolences to the family & friends of those who lost their lives. We condemn this heinous attack, ... Read More»
Ambassador John Bass Visited Anitkabir – October 21, 2014
"We join our Turkish friends in mourning the tragic loss of life caused by attempts to violently overthrow Turkey’s democratically-elected government. Coups have no place in a modern democratic society." Read More»
Remarks by Ambassador Bass at the Atlantic Council Summit in Istanbul – November 20, 2014
"We join our Turkish friends in mourning the tragic loss of life caused by attempts to violently overthrow Turkey’s democratically-elected government. Coups have no place in a modern democratic society." Read More»
Transcript of Ambassador Bass’s Interview with Sabah Ankara Bureau Chief Okan Muderrisoglu and Daily Sabah Correspondent Ali Unal – January 12,
"We join our Turkish friends in mourning the tragic loss of life caused by attempts to violently overthrow Turkey’s democratically-elected government. Coups have no place in a modern democratic society." Read More»
Martin Luther King Jr. and Hrant Dink: They Had A Dream – Ambassador John Bass – January 20, 2015
"We join our Turkish friends in mourning the tragic loss of life caused by attempts to violently overthrow Turkey’s democratically-elected government. Coups have no place in a modern democratic society." Read More»
Ambassador John Bass’ Remarks at Small Medium Enterprises Summit – March 12, 2015
"We join our Turkish friends in mourning the tragic loss of life caused by attempts to violently overthrow Turkey’s democratically-elected government. Coups have no place in a modern democratic society." Read More»
Remarks by Ambassador John Bass at the Opening of U.S. Pavilion at IDEF 2015 – May 5, 2015
"We join our Turkish friends in mourning the tragic loss of life caused by attempts to violently overthrow Turkey’s democratically-elected government. Coups have no place in a modern democratic society." Read More»
Transcript of Ambassador Bass’s Interview with Star Foreign News Desk Editor Oruc – June 22, 2015
"We join our Turkish friends in mourning the tragic loss of life caused by attempts to violently overthrow Turkey’s democratically-elected government. Coups have no place in a modern democratic society." Read More»
Ambassador Bass’s Remarks to the 34th Annual Conference on U.S.-Turkey Relations – September 28, 2015
"We join our Turkish friends in mourning the tragic loss of life caused by attempts to violently overthrow Turkey’s democratically-elected government. Coups have no place in a modern democratic society." Read More»
Ambassador’s speech at Tedx Tunalı Event – October 17, 2015
"We join our Turkish friends in mourning the tragic loss of life caused by attempts to violently overthrow Turkey’s democratically-elected government. Coups have no place in a modern democratic society." Read More»
Ambassador John Bass’ Remarks at Cumhuriyet Newsroom – December 7, 2015
"We join our Turkish friends in mourning the tragic loss of life caused by attempts to violently overthrow Turkey’s democratically-elected government. Coups have no place in a modern democratic society." Read More»
Ambassador John Bass Visited ITC in Ankara – December 8, 2015
"We join our Turkish friends in mourning the tragic loss of life caused by attempts to violently overthrow Turkey’s democratically-elected government. Coups have no place in a modern democratic society." Read More»
U.S. Ambassador to Turkey John Bass’ interview with Milliyet’s Serpil Çevikcan – December 10, 2015
"We join our Turkish friends in mourning the tragic loss of life caused by attempts to violently overthrow Turkey’s democratically-elected government. Coups have no place in a modern democratic society." Read More»
Statement by Ambassador John Bass on free expression – January 16, 2016
"We join our Turkish friends in mourning the tragic loss of life caused by attempts to violently overthrow Turkey’s democratically-elected government. Coups have no place in a modern democratic society." Read More»
Statement by Ambassador John Bass on free expression – January 16, 2016
"We join our Turkish friends in mourning the tragic loss of life caused by attempts to violently overthrow Turkey’s democratically-elected government. Coups have no place in a modern democratic society." Read More»
Bass’s January 13 interview with Sabah newspaper – January 15, 2016
Published Janurary 15, 2016 Okan Müderrisoğlu: (In Turkish) Thank you very much, sir, for giving us the opportunity for a second interview. Taking into consideration the limited time we have, I would like to start with questions right away. My colleague Mr. Unal will join with follow-up questions. Ambassador Bass: Of course. Okan Müderrisoğlu: (In ... Read More»
Roundtable Meeting with Diplomatic Correspondents – May 4, 2015
May 4, 2015 – Swissotel, Ankara Moderator: Good morning friends. Today, we are hosting the U.S. Ambassador to Turkey, who is a very important character in last few months in Turkey. We just made our elections as an association. This is the first meeting of our body. By the way, I hope that will be ... Read More»
Roundtable with Diplomatic Correspondents Association (DMD) – April 7, 2016
April 7, 2016 – 10:45 A.M. | Holiday Inn Hotel, Ankara Ambassador Bass: Çok teşekkürler. Arkadaşlar — hoşgeldiniz, merhabalar. I’m really pleased to be here, as I always am when I get an opportunity to talk to and interact with members of your profession. I think you all know how strongly we feel about ... Read More»
Ambassador Bass’s interview with Sabah newspaper
January 15, 2016 Okan Müderrisoğlu: (In Turkish) Thank you very much, sir, for giving us the opportunity for a second interview. Taking into consideration the limited time we have, I would like to start with questions right away. My colleague Mr. Unal will join with follow-up questions. Ambassador Bass: Of course. Okan Müderrisoğlu: (In Turkish) ... Read More»
Upgrading the U.S.-Turkey Commercial Relationship – September 8, 2015
"We join our Turkish friends in mourning the tragic loss of life caused by attempts to violently overthrow Turkey’s democratically-elected government. Coups have no place in a modern democratic society." Read More»
Ambassador’s Interview with CNN Turk TV – September 02, 2015
"We join our Turkish friends in mourning the tragic loss of life caused by attempts to violently overthrow Turkey’s democratically-elected government. Coups have no place in a modern democratic society." Read More»
Celebrating the Fourth of July in Istanbul
On June 1, we hosted the Fourth of July Reception at the U.S. Consulate Istinye building to mark the 239th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this year. The U.S. Ambassador to Turkey John Bass and Holly Holzer Bass with Consul General Charles F. Hunter and Ramadan Çaysever welcomed guests before the official ceremony. The ... Read More»
Ambassador John Bass First TV Interview in Turkey
"We join our Turkish friends in mourning the tragic loss of life caused by attempts to violently overthrow Turkey’s democratically-elected government. Coups have no place in a modern democratic society." Read More»
Remarks by Ambassador Bass at the Atlantic Council Summit in Istanbul
November 21, 2014 Orhan Taner, the Director of Atlantic Council, Energy and Economy Summit: Ambassador floor is yours Ambassador John Bass: (Turkish) Çok Teşekkürler Orhan Bey , Mr. President, Sayın Bakanım, Mr. Secretary, Ministers Hanımefendiler ve Beyefendiler, Good morning. I am delighted to be here on behalf of the United States Embassy here in Turkey, to ... Read More»
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