Vladimir Makei, who had held his post since 2012, was due to meet his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov next week.
According to diplomatic sources, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu and his Finnish counterpart Pekka Haavisto spoke over the phone about the NATO enlargement process and the latest developments in Ukraine.
Moscow's demands must be met under the Ukraine grain export agreement to ensure that grain reaches the countries most in need, says Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu.
Ersin Tatar says the Turkish Cypriots will not step down from a two-state solution for the Cyprus dispute and welcomed the Organization of Turkic States's decision to admit TRNC as an observer state.
Mevlut Cavusoglu says his meetings in West African country are "extremely productive and beneficial."
Cavusoglu lashed out at the US' approach toward the gulf country, saying if Washington wants oil prices to fall, it must lift sanctions on Iran and Venezuela.
Turkish foreign minister said the migration issue is a humanitarian and social issue, but that it has recently been abused by some politicians and turned into a political problem.
There would have been no grain deal had Türkiye joined the West's position against Russia, says top Turkish diplomat, adding Ankara's policies aim to minimise the effects of war.
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu calls on Greece to not be a “pawn” of others and to end its repeated provocative actions and rhetoric in the region in recent months.
The US and its Western allies continue to hold Greece in warm embrace despite Athens playing a destabilising role in NATO.
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says Türkiye supports the opposition's contribution to the political process within the framework of UN Security Council Resolution 2254.
Turkish President Erdogan says he supports cooperation and dialogue between Türkiye and Israel — built on a sustainable basis and respect for mutual sensitivities.
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