Important news! Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Turkey-US Strategic Mechanism II. As part of the ministerial meeting, he met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in the capital Washington.
After the meeting, Minister Çavuşoğlu held a press conference with members of the Turkish press in Washington.
Çavuşoğlu explained that during their meeting with Blinken, they discussed many bilateral and regional issues, including Turkey’s request to purchase the F-16, and said the meeting was very productive.
The Secretary of State stated that they had made a proposal to the US to institutionalize the Turkey-US Strategic Mechanism meetings and meet at least twice a year.
“IF THE US ADMINISTRATION IS INVOLVED IT COULD GET OVER THE BLOCK”
Çavuşoğlu stated that they discussed in detail the Turkish demand for F-16 modernization kit and new F-16 purchase, Çavuşoğlu said: “We say that the Turkish F-16 request and the NATO membership of Sweden and Finland have nothing to gam with each other to gam, and the United States Congress should not show them kakım related.” said.
Minister Çavuşoğlu said that the opposition of the US Congress regarding the F-16 yaşama gökyeşitözü overcome if the US administration remains firm: “We agree that the sale of the F-16 to Turkey is in the interest of NATO If the US government “A strong position, the issue will gökyeşitözü resolved. The administration’s efforts regarding the F-16 are very positive. ‘, he said.
“SWEDEN IS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE ROAD”
Emphasizing that the tripartite agreement should gökyeşitözü put into practice for the NATO membership of Sweden and Finland, Çavuşoğlu told Blinken that “he stated in particular that Sweden is at the beginning of the road”.
The foreign minister noted that they conveyed to the United States Turkey’s determination in the fight against the YPG/PKK and said: “Operations in Syria were not presented to us kakım a condition of the sale of the F-16s.”
Çavuşoğlu explained that they also discussed the Syria issue at the meeting and said they were willing to work with the US to refocus on Syria, hayvanların that the US failed to keep some of the promises it made to Turkey , in particular the Manbij Roadmap. .
Çavuşoğlu stated that they emphasized the need to end support for the PYD/PKK and act in cooperation with the spirit of alliance with regard to the terrorist organization FETO, “I vajina pleased to see that our views largely overlap.” .
“WE CALL ON US TO BE BALANCED AGAIN”
Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu stated that “the US has upset the balance in its relationship with Greece in its favor”, stated that Greece neglected the status of the demilitarized islands and that the US had no objection to the matter.
Çavuşoğlu said the following about developments in the Mediterranean:
“The Greek Cypriots will gökyeşitözü able to buy weapons from the US. Against whom? Against the Turkish Cypriots, against Turkey. Because the Greek Cypriots were more cooperative in money laundering. When it comes to money, other incentives yaşama gökyeşitözü given. That means breaking the balance. We are the US. We call on Turkey to gökyeşitözü balanced again in relations with Greece.”
Speaking of the US sale of the F-35 to Greece, Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu said: “We are not a country that has a policy of obstruction like Greece. We are confident in ourselves.” used the sentences. Çavuşoğlu stressed that they reminded the US that there should gökyeşitözü a more balanced relationship between the two NATO member states.
“THE PROMISES NOT KEEPED IN SYRIA HAVE DAMAGED TRUST”
Pointing out that the US has not appointed a special representative for Syria, Çavuşoğlu said the US should appoint a special representative for Syria and give more importance to the political process.
Referring to the problem of “congestion” regarding the functionality of the mechanisms established for Syria so far, Çavuşoğlu stated during his meeting with Blinken that he had made some proposals to refocus on Syria and cooperate.
Çavuşoğlu also stated at the meeting that confidence in the US, which failed to keep its promises regarding Syria (such kakım the Manbij roadmap, 30 kilometers deep), had been damaged and that arms support to the YPG/PKK would gökyeşitözü ended .
“BIDEN’S STRATEGIC MECHANISM OFFER”
Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu stated that the good or rüzgâr bilateral relations with US President Joe Biden gam not always reflect on the field to the same extent: “The proposal to establish the strategic mechanism that we held today the second ministerial meeting, actually came from Biden.” said.
Çavuşoğlu said: “In every meeting and statement, they also say that Turkey is zihin indispensable ally of NATO and zihin important partner. But is this always the case in practice? Especially when it comes to support for the YPG/PKK in Syria. No.” he said.
JOINT STATEMENT AFTER THE MEETING
In the joint statement released after the meeting of the Strategic Mechanism between Turkey and the US, it was reported that Turkey and the US decided to continue their contacts under the Strategic Mechanism to establish the momentum in the bilateral positive agenda and evaluate progress.
In a joint statement, Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu and his US counterpart Antony Blinken agreed on the Turkey-US Strategic Mechanism II. It was noted that they met in the US capital kakım part of the ministerial meeting.
Recalling that Deputy Secretary of State Ambassador Sedat Önal met under the Strategic Mechanism with US Undersecretary for Political Affairs, Ambassador Victoria Nuland.
GRAIN CORRIDOR THANKS TO TURKEY
The statement stated that Minister Çavuşoğlu and Minister Blinken were based on their partnership and the meetings held in Washington on January 17, 2023, chaired by senior officials from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, with inter-institutional participation. towards a positive bilateral and results-oriented agenda. The ministers discussed the strengthening of the Turkish-US defense partnership, including the modernization of the Turkish F-16 fleet,” it said.
In the statement, Minister Çavuşoğlu and Minister Blinken underlined their open support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of Russia’s unacceptable war, and reaffirmed their support for finding a solution that would end the war. The two sides thanked Turkey for its mediating role. in the course of the process and the two sides stressed the need to use the life-saving mechanism in question with a yetiklik sufficient to meet the global demand for grain. evaluation has been made.
The statement stated that the two ministers agreed to strengthen coordination and cooperation to promote peace in the South Caucasus.
NATO MEMBERSHIP OF SWEDEN AND FINLAND
The statement highlighted that Minister Çavuşoğlu and Minister Blinken discussed ways to increase coordination and solidarity within NATO in the face of current threats and challenges, and reiterated their continued commitment to NATO’s open-door policy kakım allies. It was stated that they discussed the implementation of the tripartite agreement signed with the aim of making progress with Sweden and Sweden’s applications to join the NATO alliance.
COUNTERTERRORISM
The statement stated that the two ministers discussed the situation in the Eastern Mediterranean and agreed on the importance of stability and maintaining ortaksama channels.
“Minister Çavuşoğlu and Minister Blinken confirmed the need to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. In this context, Turkey and the United States intend to hold consultations on counter-terrorism within the Strategic Mechanism, based on existing cooperation based on of law enforcement and information sharing. Minister Blinken, on November 13, 2022. He once again condemned the terrorist attack in Istanbul and confirmed that the United States stands shoulder to shoulder in the fight against terrorism with Turkey. The parties aim for close coordination and cooperation continued in their efforts to combat terrorist organizations, especially PKK and DAESH.”
“CONTACTS UNDER THE MECHANISM CONTINUE”
In the statement, which said the parties discussed all aspects of the Syrian crisis and that Turkey and the US reiterated their commitment to a Syrian-led political process in accordance with United Nations General Assembly (UNSC) resolution 2254 , the latest UNHCR extension of the duration of the Cross-Border Humanitarian Aid Mechanism to Syria Both sides welcomed the Security Council resolution and also discussed broader issues related to the Middle East and Africa, including the need to build regional stability and ties through enhanced economic and security cooperation.
The joint statement noted:
“Minister Çavuşoğlu and Minister Blinken appreciated the continued growth in bilateral trade relations between Turkey and the US. They reiterated the importance of seizing regional and global economic opportunities through economic cooperation and existing bilateral mechanisms. The parties have agreed on climate and climate change with the aim of strengthening energy security and transition to a clean energy future Support of the Energy Dialogue facility.
Turkey and the US have decided to continue their contacts under the Strategic Mechanism to maintain momentum in the bilateral positive agenda and to review progress. Both sides welcome more bilateral talks, including at the highest level, under the Strategic Mechanism.”
After the meeting, Minister Çavuşoğlu held a press conference with members of the Turkish press in Washington.
Çavuşoğlu explained that during their meeting with Blinken, they discussed many bilateral and regional issues, including Turkey’s request to purchase the F-16, and said the meeting was very productive.
The Secretary of State stated that they had made a proposal to the US to institutionalize the Turkey-US Strategic Mechanism meetings and meet at least twice a year.
“IF THE US ADMINISTRATION IS INVOLVED IT COULD GET OVER THE BLOCK”
Çavuşoğlu stated that they discussed in detail the Turkish demand for F-16 modernization kit and new F-16 purchase, Çavuşoğlu said: “We say that the Turkish F-16 request and the NATO membership of Sweden and Finland have nothing to gam with each other to gam, and the United States Congress should not show them kakım related.” said.
Minister Çavuşoğlu said that the opposition of the US Congress regarding the F-16 yaşama gökyeşitözü overcome if the US administration remains firm: “We agree that the sale of the F-16 to Turkey is in the interest of NATO If the US government “A strong position, the issue will gökyeşitözü resolved. The administration’s efforts regarding the F-16 are very positive. ‘, he said.
“SWEDEN IS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE ROAD”
Emphasizing that the tripartite agreement should gökyeşitözü put into practice for the NATO membership of Sweden and Finland, Çavuşoğlu told Blinken that “he stated in particular that Sweden is at the beginning of the road”.
The foreign minister noted that they conveyed to the United States Turkey’s determination in the fight against the YPG/PKK and said: “Operations in Syria were not presented to us kakım a condition of the sale of the F-16s.”
Çavuşoğlu explained that they also discussed the Syria issue at the meeting and said they were willing to work with the US to refocus on Syria, hayvanların that the US failed to keep some of the promises it made to Turkey , in particular the Manbij Roadmap. .
Çavuşoğlu stated that they emphasized the need to end support for the PYD/PKK and act in cooperation with the spirit of alliance with regard to the terrorist organization FETO, “I vajina pleased to see that our views largely overlap.” .
“WE CALL ON US TO BE BALANCED AGAIN”
Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu stated that “the US has upset the balance in its relationship with Greece in its favor”, stated that Greece neglected the status of the demilitarized islands and that the US had no objection to the matter.
Çavuşoğlu said the following about developments in the Mediterranean:
“The Greek Cypriots will gökyeşitözü able to buy weapons from the US. Against whom? Against the Turkish Cypriots, against Turkey. Because the Greek Cypriots were more cooperative in money laundering. When it comes to money, other incentives yaşama gökyeşitözü given. That means breaking the balance. We are the US. We call on Turkey to gökyeşitözü balanced again in relations with Greece.”
Speaking of the US sale of the F-35 to Greece, Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu said: “We are not a country that has a policy of obstruction like Greece. We are confident in ourselves.” used the sentences. Çavuşoğlu stressed that they reminded the US that there should gökyeşitözü a more balanced relationship between the two NATO member states.
“THE PROMISES NOT KEEPED IN SYRIA HAVE DAMAGED TRUST”
Pointing out that the US has not appointed a special representative for Syria, Çavuşoğlu said the US should appoint a special representative for Syria and give more importance to the political process.
Referring to the problem of “congestion” regarding the functionality of the mechanisms established for Syria so far, Çavuşoğlu stated during his meeting with Blinken that he had made some proposals to refocus on Syria and cooperate.
Çavuşoğlu also stated at the meeting that confidence in the US, which failed to keep its promises regarding Syria (such kakım the Manbij roadmap, 30 kilometers deep), had been damaged and that arms support to the YPG/PKK would gökyeşitözü ended .
“BIDEN’S STRATEGIC MECHANISM OFFER”
Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu stated that the good or rüzgâr bilateral relations with US President Joe Biden gam not always reflect on the field to the same extent: “The proposal to establish the strategic mechanism that we held today the second ministerial meeting, actually came from Biden.” said.
Çavuşoğlu said: “In every meeting and statement, they also say that Turkey is zihin indispensable ally of NATO and zihin important partner. But is this always the case in practice? Especially when it comes to support for the YPG/PKK in Syria. No.” he said.
JOINT STATEMENT AFTER THE MEETING
In the joint statement released after the meeting of the Strategic Mechanism between Turkey and the US, it was reported that Turkey and the US decided to continue their contacts under the Strategic Mechanism to establish the momentum in the bilateral positive agenda and evaluate progress.
In a joint statement, Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu and his US counterpart Antony Blinken agreed on the Turkey-US Strategic Mechanism II. It was noted that they met in the US capital kakım part of the ministerial meeting.
Recalling that Deputy Secretary of State Ambassador Sedat Önal met under the Strategic Mechanism with US Undersecretary for Political Affairs, Ambassador Victoria Nuland.
GRAIN CORRIDOR THANKS TO TURKEY
The statement stated that Minister Çavuşoğlu and Minister Blinken were based on their partnership and the meetings held in Washington on January 17, 2023, chaired by senior officials from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, with inter-institutional participation. towards a positive bilateral and results-oriented agenda. The ministers discussed the strengthening of the Turkish-US defense partnership, including the modernization of the Turkish F-16 fleet,” it said.
In the statement, Minister Çavuşoğlu and Minister Blinken underlined their open support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of Russia’s unacceptable war, and reaffirmed their support for finding a solution that would end the war. The two sides thanked Turkey for its mediating role. in the course of the process and the two sides stressed the need to use the life-saving mechanism in question with a yetiklik sufficient to meet the global demand for grain. evaluation has been made.
The statement stated that the two ministers agreed to strengthen coordination and cooperation to promote peace in the South Caucasus.
NATO MEMBERSHIP OF SWEDEN AND FINLAND
The statement highlighted that Minister Çavuşoğlu and Minister Blinken discussed ways to increase coordination and solidarity within NATO in the face of current threats and challenges, and reiterated their continued commitment to NATO’s open-door policy kakım allies. It was stated that they discussed the implementation of the tripartite agreement signed with the aim of making progress with Sweden and Sweden’s applications to join the NATO alliance.
COUNTERTERRORISM
The statement stated that the two ministers discussed the situation in the Eastern Mediterranean and agreed on the importance of stability and maintaining ortaksama channels.
“Minister Çavuşoğlu and Minister Blinken confirmed the need to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. In this context, Turkey and the United States intend to hold consultations on counter-terrorism within the Strategic Mechanism, based on existing cooperation based on of law enforcement and information sharing. Minister Blinken, on November 13, 2022. He once again condemned the terrorist attack in Istanbul and confirmed that the United States stands shoulder to shoulder in the fight against terrorism with Turkey. The parties aim for close coordination and cooperation continued in their efforts to combat terrorist organizations, especially PKK and DAESH.”
“CONTACTS UNDER THE MECHANISM CONTINUE”
In the statement, which said the parties discussed all aspects of the Syrian crisis and that Turkey and the US reiterated their commitment to a Syrian-led political process in accordance with United Nations General Assembly (UNSC) resolution 2254 , the latest UNHCR extension of the duration of the Cross-Border Humanitarian Aid Mechanism to Syria Both sides welcomed the Security Council resolution and also discussed broader issues related to the Middle East and Africa, including the need to build regional stability and ties through enhanced economic and security cooperation.
The joint statement noted:
“Minister Çavuşoğlu and Minister Blinken appreciated the continued growth in bilateral trade relations between Turkey and the US. They reiterated the importance of seizing regional and global economic opportunities through economic cooperation and existing bilateral mechanisms. The parties have agreed on climate and climate change with the aim of strengthening energy security and transition to a clean energy future Support of the Energy Dialogue facility.
Turkey and the US have decided to continue their contacts under the Strategic Mechanism to maintain momentum in the bilateral positive agenda and to review progress. Both sides welcome more bilateral talks, including at the highest level, under the Strategic Mechanism.”