Ibrahim Kalin

Turkiye: NATO ally US pulled back support in fight against terrorism

Despite differences, there are areas on which Turkiye and the US continue to work and agree, presidential spokesperson Ibrahim Kalin tells a meeting in Chicago.

Libya's top issue is political process, economy - Turkey

Libya is scheduled to begin elections on December 24 after a civil war overthrew dictator Muammar Gaddafi in a 2011 uprising.

Will not waste time if no outcome to F-35 issue - Turkey

Turkey's presidential spokesperson Ibrahim Kalin, addressed the unlawful nature of Turkey's exclusion from the F-35 programme, while highlighting the exceptions to the role made for other nations who purchased the S-400.

Turkish president, top EU officials meet via video link

Turkish President Erdogan speaks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council head Charles Michel seeking to better ties.

US should end support to YPG/PKK terror group – Turkey

Turkey's Presidential Advisor Ibrahim Kalin said S-400 related CAATSA sanctions, US backing of YPG/PKK and FETO terror organisations are the three fundamental issues that have strained Ankara-Washington relations.

Turkey, US security advisers hold first talks since Biden inauguration

Besides Turkey-US relations, the top officials from both countries discussed issues pertaining to the east Mediterranean, Cyprus, Afghanistan, Upper Karabakh, Syria, Libya and the Covid-19 pandemic during the nearly hour-long conversation.

Turkey's presidential spokesman holds virtual meeting with EU diplomats

Ibrahim Kalin calls the EU to open new chapters in Turkey's accession negotiations into the bloc, as well as to take action in updating the Customs Union Treaty and a visa-free travel arrangement for Turkish nationals to the EU.

Turkey optimistic about incoming Biden administration in the US

Turkish presidential spokesman said that US President-elect Biden "knows Turkey," including its political actors and landscape.

Turkish officials meet US Afghan peace negotiator Khalilzad

The meeting comes a day after Kabul and the Taliban reached a preliminary deal to move ahead with dialogue.

Turkish, US officials discuss de-escalation in Syria, refugee crisis

Turkey's presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin and US special envoy for Syria Joel D Rayburn discuss the Syrian crisis and the ongoing constitutional talks during a meeting in Ankara.

Turkey 'stands with' Austria over shooting in Vienna

Ankara "strongly condemns" terror attacks in central Vienna that left at least three people dead and several others wounded.

Greece: 'Close to resuming' talks with Turkey on east Mediterranean

Turkish presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin warns a European Union meeting this week could upend negotiations between Greece and Turkey by threatening sanctions.