Mevlut Cavusoglu

Turkey, Greece to take concrete steps to improve economic ties

Ankara has started to work on concrete projects with a focus on action and cooperation with the Greek side, and the two countries agreed on 25 items in the list of areas of cooperation, Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu says.

Turkey: Mercenaries in Libya should not be confused with legitimate troops

Turkey’s FM Cavusoglu says ending Ankara’s support in military training and consultancy would not be in Libya’s benefit after talks with his German counterpart Maas resulted in a mutual agreement that foreign mercenaries need to leave.

Slovenia backs Turkey's EU membership, encourages dialogue

Slovenia will encourage dialogue between the EU and Turkey during its mandate as president of the Council of the European Union, the country's Foreign Minister Anze Logar says after a meeting with his Turkish counterpart.

Cavusoglu: Only Turkey answered Libya's call for help during Haftar raid

Turkey's support for Libya under the deal on security and military cooperation prevented a civil war and human tragedy, says Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu in Tripoli.

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 backs Turkish Cypriot 'sovereign equality' vision in Geneva talks

At the UN-led meeting, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says Ankara supports a two-state solution to the island with a sustainable settlement only achievable based on ground realities.

Turkey rejects Biden calling Armenian events of 1915 'genocide'

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says US President Joe Biden's declaration is based solely on populism.

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 says 'no new negotiations' at Geneva meeting on Cyprus

"The meeting in Geneva will be informal. There will be no new negotiations to be held there," says Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu.

Sparks fly at Turkish and Greek ministers' press conference

Turkey's foreign minister lashes out at his Greek counterpart during a joint press conference, telling Greece "If you want to continue our tensions, we can."

Turkey says 'new period' begins in Egypt ties

Mutual visits and negotiations may be possible in a new era of relations with Egypt, says Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, adding possible ambassadorial appointments haven't yet been discussed.

Turkey, US discuss Afghan peace process ahead of crucial Istanbul summit

Top diplomats of both sides, Mevlut Cavusoglu and Antony Blinken, discuss regional and bilateral issues as well as upcoming Istanbul meeting on Afghanistan.