Mevlût ÇAvûşoglû

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Foreign Minister: Greece must accept that İstanbul was conquered in 1453

HAGIA SOPHIA'S CONVERSION

Foreign Minister: Greece must accept that İstanbul was conquered in 1453

During a joint press conference with his counterpart from Spain, Minister Çavuşoğlu said that the conversion of the monument into a mosque was Turkey's internal matter.

Turkey 'rejects' EU's condemnation of Hagia Sophia's conversion

Turkey 'rejects' EU's condemnation of Hagia Sophia's conversion

"Had Borell said, 'It would be better if it remained a museum,' I would respect that but we reject the word 'condemnation'," Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu has said.

Libya: Turkey accuses Brussels of 'sanctioning GNA' as EU foreign ministers meet

Libya: Turkey accuses Brussels of 'sanctioning GNA' as EU foreign ministers meet

President Erdoğan has spoken with Vladimir Putin on the Libya conflict.

Libya round-up: GNA's conditions must be met for a ceasefire, says Turkey's foreign minister

Libya round-up: GNA's conditions must be met for a ceasefire, says Turkey's foreign minister

The UN and the US warn against "unprecedented levels of foreign interference" in the Libya conflict, Turkey says it will continue to support the Sarraj government, Russia accuses the US of hindering efforts for a political solution.

'It's Macron who is playing a dangerous game in Libya,' says Turkey's foreign minister

'It's Macron who is playing a dangerous game in Libya,' says Turkey's foreign minister

"The balance has been achieved thanks to us. As the legitimate government started to achieve dominance, even the countries earlier standing in the middle gradually started to side with the legitimate government," Çavuşoğlu has asserted.

Delegation from Turkey visits Libya, meets GNA Prime Minister al-Sarraj

Delegation from Turkey visits Libya, meets GNA Prime Minister al-Sarraj

Turkey’s Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Treasury and Finance and National Intelligence Organization (MİT) head were in Libya to hold talks with Libya’s UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) officials, including PM al-Sarraj.

Minister Çavuşoğlu: 2,721 Students Brought Back from 8 Countries

Minister Çavuşoğlu: 2,721 Students Brought Back from 8 Countries

Minister of Foreign Affairs Çavuşoğlu has announced that 2,721 students were brought back from eight countries with 11 flights last night amid coronavirus outbreak. 32 citizens of Turkey have died of the virus abroad, the Minister has noted.

Foreign Minister: Haftar Seeking Military Solution, Unlike Syrian Regime

Foreign Minister: Haftar Seeking Military Solution, Unlike Syrian Regime

Minister Çavuşoğlu has addressed a panel in Ankara, making remarks on the crises in Libya and Syria.

15 January 2020

Çavuşoğlu: We Work to Reduce Tensions Between US and Iran

Çavuşoğlu: We Work to Reduce Tensions Between US and Iran

Referring to the killing of Iran’s General Soleimani, Minister of Foreign Affairs Çavuşoğlu has said, “The killing of Qassem Soleimani in Iraq has posed a serious risk and threat to the peace and stability of our region.”

US House of Representatives Passes ‘Resolution Recognizing Armenian Genocide’

US House of Representatives Passes ‘Resolution Recognizing Armenian Genocide’

The US House of Representatives has passed a “resolution officially recognizing Armenian genocide” by a 405-to-11 vote. Though the resolution is not legally binding, it still marks the first time that a house in US Congress has designated it as a "genocide".

30 October 2019

Çavuşoğlu: We will Discuss Manbij with Russia

Çavuşoğlu: We will Discuss Manbij with Russia

Making a statement about the ceasefire agreed by the US and Turkey, Minister of Foreign Affairs Çavuşoğlu said, “Today, we have once again affirmed our commitment to the protection of Syria’s territorial integrity and to the political process”.

18 October 2019

‘If Russia Removes YPG in Company with Syrian Army, We will not Object’

ÇAVUŞOĞLU SPEAKS TO BBC HARD TALK

‘If Russia Removes YPG in Company with Syrian Army, We will not Object’

Around the time when US Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Pompeo arrived in Ankara, an interview of Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu to BBC Hard Talk has been published.

17 October 2019

Syria Safe Zone: Foreign Minister Says 'Many Topics Need to be Detailed'

Syria Safe Zone: Foreign Minister Says 'Many Topics Need to be Detailed'

Çavuşoğlu has said, "The aim here is to establish a safe zone and Trump made a promise for '20 miles' and this is removing the YPG and PKK from the area. Only then it could be a safe zone."

Çavuşoğlu: No Matter What Sanctions Imposed by US, S-400s Will Come to Turkey

Çavuşoğlu: No Matter What Sanctions Imposed by US, S-400s Will Come to Turkey

Speaking about possible US sanctions on Turkey over its purchase of S-400 missile defense system from Russia, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has said, “No matter what sanctions are imposed, we have purchased the S-400s.”

Minister of Foreign Affairs: We Won’t Take a Step Back on S-400s

Minister of Foreign Affairs: We Won’t Take a Step Back on S-400s

Speaking about Turkey’s purchase of S-400 defense missile system from Russia, Minister of Foreign Affairs Çavuşoğlu has said, “Russia’s offer was the most suitable one, both technologically and financially. Thus, we decided to purchase it.”

US Warns Turkey: ‘Halt Offshore Drilling in Cypriot-Claimed Waters’

US Warns Turkey: ‘Halt Offshore Drilling in Cypriot-Claimed Waters’

After Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has announced that Turkey has started natural gas exploration activities in western Cyprus, the US Department of State has released a written statement: “We urge Turkish authorities to halt these operations.”

From Çavuşoğlu to Trump: This Nation Says ‘We Would Rather Go Hungry Than Obey’

From Çavuşoğlu to Trump: This Nation Says ‘We Would Rather Go Hungry Than Obey’

Responding to US President Trump, who said, “We will devastate Turkey economically if they hit Kurds”, Minister of Foreign Affairs Çavuşoğlu has stated, “We know the difficulty, in which Trump has found himself. His last tweet is a matter of internal affairs.”

14 January 2019

Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu: US Has Some Difficulties Withdrawing from Syria

Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu: US Has Some Difficulties Withdrawing from Syria

After US National Security Adviser Bolton leaving Turkey without meeting with Erdoğan, Minister of Foreign Affairs Çavuşoğlu has evaluated the process, saying, “We see that the US has some difficulties withdrawing from Syria.”

2 Different Statements After Çavuşoğlu-Murad Meeting

2 Different Statements After Çavuşoğlu-Murad Meeting

While Minister of Foreign Affairs Çavuşoğlu has shared a message after his meeting with Nobel Peace Prize winner Nadia Murad and said that they discussed “the situation of Yezidis”, Murad has written that they met “to discuss Turkish airstrikes in Sinjar.”

17 December 2018

Çavuşoğlu: We Can Work Together If Assad Wins Democratic Election

Çavuşoğlu: We Can Work Together If Assad Wins Democratic Election

Speaking at the Doha Conference in Qatar, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has stated that they can consider working with Syria President Bashar al Assad in the event that he wins a democratic election.

17 December 2018

Statement by FM Çavuşoğlu on Idlib

Statement by FM Çavuşoğlu on Idlib

Concerning the potential Idlib operation, FM Çavuşoğlu has said, “Purpose of these attacks is to seize Idlib”. German FM Maas stated that they were “concerned of the developments at the border”.

6 September 2018

Çavuşoğlu: Turkey is One of the Best Places for Investment

Çavuşoğlu: Turkey is One of the Best Places for Investment

The Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has stated, “Turkey has never deviated from its goal of full membership of the EU” and added, “Turkey is one of the best and most trustworthy places to make an investment.”

Objection to House Arrest of Pastor Brunson

Objection to House Arrest of Pastor Brunson

Lawyer of Pastor Brunson has objected to decision of house arrest of Pastor Brunson, which has caused a crisis between the US and Turkey. FM Çavuşoğlu and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will reportedly meet.

Contradictory Statements by US, Turkey About Afrin

Contradictory Statements by US, Turkey About Afrin

Despite FM Çavuşoğlu’s statement that “Turkish and US troops will ensure the security in Afrin after YPG has withdrawn”, the US State Department has announced that there is no agreement between the sides yet.

FM Çavuşoğlu: No one can Stop Us if Syria Supports YPG

FM Çavuşoğlu: No one can Stop Us if Syria Supports YPG

Concerning the reports indicating that Syrian army would enter Afrin, Minister of Foreign Affairs Çavuşoğlu has said, “If the [Syrian] regime enters [Afrin] to eliminate the YPG, there is no problem. However, if it is heading there to protect the YPG, then no one can stop us”.

19 February 2018

Tillerson: We Didn’t Propose Anything to Turkey

Tillerson: We Didn’t Propose Anything to Turkey

US State Secretary Tillerson has answered that “We discussed a number of possible options, but we didn’t propose anything” a journalist asking whether the US proposed a safe zone.

26 January 2018

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