Cavusoglu

Turkey: World must not rush in recognising Taliban's rule in Afghanistan

Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu sounded a cautious note about Turkey's future relations with the Taliban.

Iraq hosts Mideast meeting aimed at softening regional tensions

Among the participants are archenemies Iran and Saudi Arabia, whose rivalry has often played out in Iraq and other countries across the region, including Yemen and Lebanon.

Turkey evacuates residents, empties power plant as fire rages

Thermal power plant on Aegean Sea and residential areas emptied as deadly wildfire ravaging Turkey for the past week reaches its outer edge.

Turkey's Cavusoglu hails 'successful' Antalya Diplomacy Forum meeting

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says the forum was one of the first and biggest international events during the pandemic and it was held under compliance with all health measures.

Turkey and Greece hint rapprochement but issues remain

The two sides have a long way to go before they can iron out differences over territorial claims in the Eastern Mediterranean and the rights of Turkish Cypriots.

UN chief urges end to Israel assault as Gaza ‘hell on earth for children’

The UN chief Antonio Guterres and representatives of several other states have urged an immediate halt to the violence in Palestine at the start of a General Assembly emergency meeting, as Israeli aggression against Palestine continued on the field.

Turkey proposes 'protection force' for Palestine in emergency OIC meet

Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu calls for an international protection mechanism for Palestinian civilians, as 57-member Muslim bloc meets to discuss ways to prevent Israel from killing more Palestinians in besieged Gaza and occupied West Bank.

Informal Cyprus talks end with ‘no common ground’

Turkish Cypriot President Tatar says official talks on future of Cyprus meaningless without recognition of equality of both sides as sovereign states, with Greek Cypriots wanting a bizonal, bi-communal federation with political equality.

Turkey, Afghanistan and Pakistan push for Taliban commitment to peace talks

The three foreign ministers highlight “urgent need for immediate ceasefire” in Afghanistan after a meeting in Istanbul. A US-backed Afghan peace conference in the city, hosted by Turkey, Qatar and UN, is postponed over Taliban’s non-participation.

Turkey: Afghanistan peace summit in Istanbul postponed

Washington-backed Afghan peace conference in Istanbul is postponed until celebrations for holy month of Ramadan end in mid-May, Ankara says.

European officials: Turkey followed EU protocol during Ankara meeting

Former head of EU Commission Juncker says, “From a protocol point of view, the president of the Council is No 1, and the president of the Commission is No 2,” referring to the von der Leyen “Sofagate.”

Turkey: Relations with EU in better shape since summit, Ankara visit

Turkey’s foreign minister also downplayed confusion over the seating arrangements at this week's meeting between top EU officials and the Turkish president.