Foreign Ministry

Turkey condemns occupant policies of Israel

Turkish Foreign Ministry says in a statement that Palestinians were the sole owner of their own lands and the occupant policies of Israel would never change that fact.

Turkey slams Netherlands for granting FETO members asylum

It is 'unacceptable' that Dutch authorities have granted FETO members residence permits, Turkey's foreign ministry spokesman said.

US backing PKK/YPG with Syria oil revenues – Turkey's FM

Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu slams US for support to terrorist organisations in Syria, and for failing to extradite Fetullah Gulen, who masterminded the 2016 failed coup in Turkey.

Turkey summons envoy over US vote on Armenian claims

Turkish defence ministry condemns the House of Representatives for passing a resolution recognising the so-called "Armenian genocide" as well as a bill that seeks to impose sanctions on Turkey over its Operation Peace Spring in northern Syria

Can EU sanctions hamper Turkey's drilling operation in Mediterranean?

Amid potential US sanctions over the purchase of Russian S-400 air defence systems, Turkey now receives threats from EU members for its drilling operations in the Mediterranean Sea.

Turkey lodges protest with UN over agreement with PKK's Syrian branch

Virginia Gamba, a UN representative on children in armed conflicts, signed an agreement with YPG's Mazloum Abdi to end child soldier recruitment. Turkey's foreign ministry said negotiating with a group with blood on its hands is unacceptable.

Amid trade war, China's Xi talks up economy, heads to Moscow

Xi told Russian journalists Chinese consumer demand is driving growth despite the trade war with the United States.

China asks Turkey to support its fight against militants

Meeting Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Sedat Onal in Beijing, top diplomat Wang Yi said China sets great store on its ties with Turkey. China faces criticism for its so-called re-education camps which many see as internment camps for Uyghur Muslims.

US serviceman kills woman and self in Okinawa, Japan says

Okinawa hosts about half of the 54,000 American troops stationed in Japan, and is home to 64 percent of the land used by the US bases in the country. Residents have long complained about crime, noise and the destruction of the environment.

France can't lecture us on genocide, history - Turkish FM

Ankara harshly condemns French and Italian involvement in the disputed 1915 events between Turkey and Armenia, describing them as "abuse of history and the law" and saying its European allies are taking decisions for political reasons.

Meet Tunc Soyer, Izmir’s new mayor

Nation’s Alliance’s candidate Tunc Soyer wins local election in CHP’s stronghold Izmir, securing 58 percent of the votes.

Trump's Golan Heights move is condemned

International condemnation has been swift after US President Donald Trump, in violation of international law, declared his administration would recognise Israel's sovereignty over the occupied Golan Heights in Syria.