Turkey and the US

Erdoğan to visit U.S. in May

Erdoğan to visit U.S. in May

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is set to visit the United States on May 9, a Turkish security official confirmed, setting the stage for his first White House meeting during the Biden administration. The two leaders are expected …

Türkiye convinces U.S. to ease anti-Russia sanctions

Türkiye convinces U.S. to ease anti-Russia sanctions

Türkiye and the United States have agreed that Washington will first inform Ankara before imposing sanctions against local companies suspected of circumventing sanctions against Russia, Hürriyet columnist Hande Fırat said. …

Washington ready to work with Ankara on Baku-Yerevan dialogue

Washington ready to work with Ankara on Baku-Yerevan dialogue

The United States and Türkiye committed to work together to promote a balanced and lasting peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia, the statement following the 7th meeting of the Türkiye-U.S. Strategic Mechanism reads. …

Türkiye and U.S. may resume F-35 jet programme

Türkiye and U.S. may resume F-35 jet programme

Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan said Turkey is ready for a dialogue with the United States about its return to the F-35 fighter jet programme. Fidan recalled that Turkey was part of the F-35 programme and then …

Turkey receives U.S. letters approving F-16 jets deal

Turkey receives U.S. letters approving F-16 jets deal

The Turkish Ministry of National Defense said that Ankara received a letter of approval and a proposal from the United States for the acquisition of F-16 fighter jets, Turkey's defence ministry spokesperson said. …

Erdogan holds talks with Blinken

Erdogan holds talks with Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul, CNN Turk reported. During the meeting, the sides discussed the situation in the Middle East, …

Turkish Foreign Minister receives Blinken in Istanbul

Turkish Foreign Minister receives Blinken in Istanbul

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Istanbul today. The diplomats discussed the ongoing carnage in Gaza, final steps to complete Türkiye’s ratification of Sweden’s NATO …

Blinken preparing to visit Türkiye

Blinken preparing to visit Türkiye

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Türkiye on January 6 to discuss regional developments and bilateral relations, Turkish …

U.S. to ask Turkey to comply with anti-Russia sanctions

U.S. to ask Turkey to comply with anti-Russia sanctions

A top U.S. Treasury official is set to visit Turkey next week for talks on U.S. sanctions against Russian entities and the activities of the Hamas radical group, according to people familiar with the discussions. Treasury Under …

Blinken gets cold reception in Türkiye

Blinken gets cold reception in Türkiye

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in the Turkish capital Ankara early Monday to meet Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. Blinken was welcomed by only U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye Jeffry Flake, and Turkish Foreign …