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Presidential Spokesperson denies claims of talks in İmralı prison

Presidential Spokesperson denies claims of talks in İmralı prison

"I would like to say that this is a plain lie" Presidential Spokesperson İbrahim Kalın stated referring to the claims that the government has held talks with Abdullah Öcalan in prison on the İmralı island.

Türkiye willing to hold elections in May despite earthquakes, says Erdoğan spokesperson

Türkiye willing to hold elections in May despite earthquakes, says Erdoğan spokesperson

While admitting that the displacement of nearly two million people would bring logistical challenges, Kalın said "there is a tendency to hold the elections on May 14" as planned.

24 February 2023

Allegations of chemical attack on PKK: Who says what?

Allegations of chemical attack on PKK: Who says what?

Türkiye has rejected the claims that it used chemical weapons during its military operations. The HDP calls for an international investigation. The Turkish Medial Association head is facing an investigation following her comments supportive of the claims.

20 October 2022

Türkiye wants 'unconditional completion' of F-16 deal with US

Türkiye wants 'unconditional completion' of F-16 deal with US

Presidential spokesperson Kalın has spoken over the phone with the US national security adviser to discuss the deal, as well as other issues.

18 October 2022

Top Erdoğan aide reflects on Türkiye's position on Russia-West confrontation

Top Erdoğan aide reflects on Türkiye's position on Russia-West confrontation

İbrahim Kalın also talked about the recent tensions with Greece and rapproachment with Syria.

13 October 2022

Turkey-Finland-Sweden-NATO summit before Madrid Summit

Turkey-Finland-Sweden-NATO summit before Madrid Summit

Answering journalists' questions on a TV broadcast, Presidential Spokesperson Kalın also has touched upon the visit of Crown Prince bin Salman of Saudi Arabia to Ankara and has said that Turkey "reacted sharply and did its part" regarding the Khashoggi murder.

Kalın: Madrid Summit not a deadline for NATO membership

Kalın: Madrid Summit not a deadline for NATO membership

Representatives from NATO, Sweden, Finland, and Turkey met in Brussels to discuss Sweden and Finland's NATO bid.

'We will not ask for permission from anyone regarding the operation in Syria'

'We will not ask for permission from anyone regarding the operation in Syria'

Turkey's Presidential Spokesperson İbrahim Kalın has said: "It is Turkey's most legitimate right to take steps in this direction to protect our border security."

Turkey's presidential spokesperson discusses Syria with US' Sullivan

Turkey's presidential spokesperson discusses Syria with US' Sullivan

While Turkey stressed the importance of the "fight against terrorism" and "Syria's territorial integrity," the White House said the existing lines of ceasefire should be maintained.

Sweden, Finland 'positive' on lifting sanctions on Turkey, says presidential spokesperson

Sweden, Finland 'positive' on lifting sanctions on Turkey, says presidential spokesperson

Turkey hosted delegations from the two countries to discuss their NATO membership bid.

Some of Putin's demands 'not too difficult to meet,' says Turkey's presidential spokesperson

UKRAINE INVASION

Some of Putin's demands 'not too difficult to meet,' says Turkey's presidential spokesperson

Some of Russia's demands were "not too difficult for Ukraine to meet," according to İbrahim Kalın.

Turkey welcomes Russia's 'temporary ceasefire'

UKRAINE INVASION

Turkey welcomes Russia's 'temporary ceasefire'

Turkey will continue to work to ensure a permanent ceasefire, the presidential spokesperson has said.

Turkey calls invasion of Ukraine a 'war,' says will implement Montreux Convention

ANTI-WAR PROTESTS CONTINUE

Turkey calls invasion of Ukraine a 'war,' says will implement Montreux Convention

Two senior government officials, the foreign minister and the presidential spokesperson, have defined Russia's invasion as a "war" and said Ankara will act accordingly. Meanwhile, protests against the invasion continue across Turkey, both by citizens of Ukraine and locals.

27 February 2022

Turkey-Armeni̇a relations: Is normalization near?

Turkey-Armeni̇a relations: Is normalization near?

Turkey’s Presidential Spokesperson İbrahim Kalın has talked about normalization with Armeni̇a, in a first after a long time.

29 September 2021

Turkey 'deeply concerned' over ousting of PM in Tunisia

Turkey 'deeply concerned' over ousting of PM in Tunisia

The president of Tunisia sacked the PM and suspended the parliament. Some senior government officials in Turkey described it as a "coup."

Presidential Spokesperson to Biden: Turkey will respond in time

RECOGNITION OF ARMENIAN GENOCIDE

Presidential Spokesperson to Biden: Turkey will respond in time

Presidential Spokesperson İbrahim Kalın has spoken to two international news outlets, Al Jazeera news channel and Reuters news agency, about US President Biden’s official recognition of the Armenian genocide.

Biden administration tells Ankara it's 'concerned' over S-400s

Biden administration tells Ankara it's 'concerned' over S-400s

Turkey's presidential spokesperson and the US president's security adviser have discussed a number of issues in the first official dialogue since Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20.

3 February 2021

Presidential spokesperson calls for new chapters in Turkey's EU accession negotiations

Presidential spokesperson calls for new chapters in Turkey's EU accession negotiations

Ankara and Brussels should "act in solidarity," Kalın has told an online meeting with EU envoys.

17 December 2020

Minister of Interior, Presidential Spokesperson test positive for coronavirus

Minister of Interior, Presidential Spokesperson test positive for coronavirus

Minister Soylu and his family have been hospitalized after feeling sick.

2 November 2020

Turkey slams Joe Biden’s statement from 7 months ago

Turkey slams Joe Biden’s statement from 7 months ago

As US Presidential candidate Joe Biden’s remarks on Turkey from January 2020 have resurfaced in the country, Turkey’s Presidential Spokesperson Kalın has condemned his statement in a tweet: “The days of ordering Turkey around are over.”

Turkey suspends eastern Mediterranean drilling, says it's ready to talk with Greece

Turkey suspends eastern Mediterranean drilling, says it's ready to talk with Greece

"We are ready to discuss all issues; the Aegean, continental shelf, islands, airspace, research and screening efforts, and Eastern Mediterranean along with other bilateral matters with Greece without any precondition," the presidential spokesperson has said.

‘Caliphate’ statement by Presidential Spokesperson: An artificial agenda

‘Caliphate’ statement by Presidential Spokesperson: An artificial agenda

After a magazine made a call for ‘Caliphate’ shortly after the first Friday prayers at Hagia Sophia, Presidential Spokesperson Kalın has made a statement about the ensuing debates, noting that “starting a debate on regime is an artificial agenda.”

Presidential Spokesperson: We will Live with Measures for a Long Time

Presidential Spokesperson: We will Live with Measures for a Long Time

"The conditions, dynamics and parameters of the new normal are being built right now. Nothing will be the same," Kalın has remarked.

Turkey Doesn't Impose Full Lockdown Due to 'Economic Costs,' Says Erdoğan's Spokesperson

Turkey Doesn't Impose Full Lockdown Due to 'Economic Costs,' Says Erdoğan's Spokesperson

Defending the government's decision to not impose a full lockdown over the coronavirus pandemic, Kalın has said, "Talking about the economy may seem irrelevant or inhuman to some. But the fact is that life must go on somehow."

Turkey 'Not Seeking Role of Mediator' Between US, Iran

Turkey 'Not Seeking Role of Mediator' Between US, Iran

"Turkey is among a couple of countries that can talk to both the US and Iran, maybe the most important one," the Presidential Spokesperson has said.

Turkey Calls on US, Russia to 'Fulfill Agreements' to Remove YPG from Border Areas

Turkey Calls on US, Russia to 'Fulfill Agreements' to Remove YPG from Border Areas

Ankara made agreements with Washington and Moscow last month for the removal of the YPG from border areas in exchange for ceasing its military operation in northern Syria.

20 November 2019

Trump: We Will Devastate Turkey Economically If They Hit Kurds

Trump: We Will Devastate Turkey Economically If They Hit Kurds

US President Donald Trump has made a call “to stop the endless wars.” Presidential Spokesperson İsmail Kalın has responded: “There is no difference between DAESH, PKK, PYD and YPG. We will continue fighting against them all.”

14 January 2019

Erdoğan Does Not Meet Bolton: ‘His Counterpart is İbrahim Kalın’

Erdoğan Does Not Meet Bolton: ‘His Counterpart is İbrahim Kalın’

President Erdoğan has not met with US National Security Adviser John Bolton, who previously stated that “the US would not withdraw its troops from Syria without protecting the Kurds.” Erdoğan has said, "The counterpart of Bolton is İbrahim Kalın."

US: No Withdrawal Till Kurds Protected; Turkey: Allegation That We Target Kurds Irrational

US: No Withdrawal Till Kurds Protected; Turkey: Allegation That We Target Kurds Irrational

Speaking one day before his visit to Turkey, Bolton said, “We expect that those who have fought with us in Syria, particularly the Kurds, will not be put in jeopardy.” Kalın responded: “The aim of Turkey is to save Kurds from the cruelty of the terrorist organization.”

Presidential Spokesperson: Single-Gender Education Can Also Be Given

Presidential Spokesperson: Single-Gender Education Can Also Be Given

Presidential Spokesperson İbrahim Kalın has said, “No one forces parents to send their children to mixed-gender or single-gender schools, but we are offering alternatives.”

12 September 2018

Kalın: Bolton’s Statement Proves US Declared Economic War

Kalın: Bolton’s Statement Proves US Declared Economic War

Presidential Spokesperson Kalın has responded to Trump’s National Security Advisor Bolton’s statements. Kalın has said, “Bolton’s words prove that the US has waged an economic war against a NATO ally”.

Presidential Spokesperson Denies Presidential Consultant on Resolution Process

Presidential Spokesperson Denies Presidential Consultant on Resolution Process

Presidential Principal Consultant Çevik has advocated that Demirtaş’s arrest should continue, and resolution process may recommence after the election. Presidential Spokesperson İbrahim Kalın has refuted Çevik’s statement.

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