content tagged with state department

Turkey ‘totally rejects’ US human rights report, says, US ‘should focus on its own record’

Turkey ‘totally rejects’ US human rights report, says, US ‘should focus on its own record’

The Foreign Ministry of Turkey has released a statement about the US 2021 Country Report on Human Rights Practices in Turkey, saying that Turkey “will continue with its work on protecting and promoting the rights of its citizens together.”

Report: US says ‘F-16 fighter jet sales to Turkey would serve US interests’

Report: US says ‘F-16 fighter jet sales to Turkey would serve US interests’

The Biden administration has reportedly stated in a congressional correspondence that “the potential sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey would serve US interests and bolster NATO unity”.

US Department of State: Freedom of expression is universal

US Department of State: Freedom of expression is universal

US Department of State Spokesperson Ned Price has answered a question about the recent arrest of journalist Sedef Kabaş in Turkey: “We are aware of and we are disappointed by the arrest of Sedef Kabaş.”

25 January 2022

US: Ambassadors’ call for Kavala’s release was consistent with Vienna Convention

STATE DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON

US: Ambassadors’ call for Kavala’s release was consistent with Vienna Convention

"What we issued was a statement to underscore that the statement that we put out on October 18 was consistent with Article 41 of Vienna Convention," says US Department of State Spokesperson Ned Price about yesterday's statement.

26 October 2021

Canan Güllü receives International Women of Courage Award

Canan Güllü receives International Women of Courage Award

Canan Güllü, a women's rights activist and the head of Federation of Women Associations of Turkey (TKDF), has been granted the award in an online ceremony attended by US Secretary of State Antony Blanken as well.

‘Gare’ statement by the US: ‘We condemn it'

AMBASSADOR SUMMONED TO MINISTRY

‘Gare’ statement by the US: ‘We condemn it'

The US Department of State has extended its condolences to Turkey over the death of 13 soldiers and police officers in the Gare region in northern Iraq. Shortly after this statement, US Ambassador has been summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

15 February 2021

US State Department calls on Turkey to release Osman Kavala immediately

US State Department calls on Turkey to release Osman Kavala immediately

Ned Price, the Spokesperson for the US Department of State, has released a statement about arrested businessperson and rights defender Kavala: “We urge Turkey to abide by the European Court of Human Rights’ rulings.”

11 February 2021

US: Our policy vis-a-vis S-400s has not changed

US: Our policy vis-a-vis S-400s has not changed

Spokesperson for the US State Department Price has said, “Our policy vis-a-vis the S-400s has not changed. S-400s are incompatible with NATO equipment.” Turkey’s Presidential Spokesperson Kalın has noted that “Biden knows Turkey and Erdoğan.”

11 February 2021