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April 2023 - Turkey Special Weapons News
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- Turkey's Erdogan blasts main rival as he returns to election trail Press TV 30 Apr 2023 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has resumed campaigning for the upcoming presidential election after a days-long pause due to illness, accusing his main rival, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, of cooperating with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK).
- Erdogan Says Turkiye's National Intelligence Killed 'Islamic State Leader' in Syria Sputnik 30 Apr 2023 -- The Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT) killed "the leader" of the Islamic State terrorist group (IS, Daesh, banned in Russia) during an operation in Syria, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday.
- Iran exports over 1.5 bcm of natural gas to Turkey in Q1 2023 IRNA 30 Apr 2023 -- Figures by the statistics office of the European Union (Eurostat) show that Iran has exported more than 1.567 billion cubic meters of natural gas to Turkey in the first quarter of 2023.
- UN chief, Turkish president discuss grain deal over phone People's Daily 29 Apr 2023 -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed the Black Sea grain export deal over the phone on Friday.
- Putin, Erdogan discuss ties, regional issues over phone People's Daily 28 Apr 2023 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a phone talk with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Thursday ahead of the inauguration ceremony of Türkiye's first nuclear power reactor built by Russia.
- Turkey inaugurates its first nuclear power plant Press TV 27 Apr 2023 -- Turkey has inaugurated its first ever nuclear power plant, as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan thanked his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin for his help in constructing the reactors in the Anatolian country.
- Atoms for Ankara: Akkuyu NPP Brings Turkiye Into Nuclear Club Sputnik 27 Apr 2023 -- President Putin joined his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday in a ceremony inaugurating the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant featuring the loading of fuel into the plant's first reactor. From the perspective of efficiency and energy security, Akkuyu will prove invaluable to Ankara, say energy experts Oleg Muratov and Alexei Anpilogov.
- Putin Calls Akkuyu NPP Key Russia-Turkiye Project Sputnik 27 Apr 2023 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Turkiye's Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) project is a key project which allows for the development of economic and neighborly ties between the countries.
- Can Turkey's Elections Bring Reset to Troubled Relations With US? VOA 27 Apr 2023 -- Political analysts say with both Turkey's ruling and opposition parties pledging to improve ties with the United States ahead of next month's national elections, there are hopeful signs for the bilateral relationship following years of tension.
- Erdogan's Office Denies Turkish President Suffered Heart Attack Sputnik 26 Apr 2023 -- The center against disinformation at the administration of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday denied reports that the president suffered a heart attack.
- Lasting peace, security among goals pursued in four-party talks in Moscow: Iran defense min. Press TV 25 Apr 2023 -- The Iranian defense minister says achieving lasting peace and security topped the agenda of the four-party talks in Moscow between the defense ministers and intelligence chiefs of Russia, Syria, Turkey, and Iran.
- Shoigu Holds Bilateral Talks With Iran, Syria, Turkiye Counterparts Sputnik 25 Apr 2023 -- Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu held several bilateral meetings with the defense ministers of Syria, Iran and Turkiye in Moscow, and discussed ensuring global and regional security, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
- Withdrawal of Turkish troops discussed at four-party meeting in Moscow: Syria Press TV 25 Apr 2023 -- Damascus says defense ministers and intelligence chiefs of Russia, Syria, Turkey, and Iran have discussed the withdrawal of Turkish troops from the Arab country, as efforts continue to mend ties between Ankara and Damascus.
- Quadrilateral talks in Moscow focus on lasting peace, security: Iran's Defense min. IRNA 25 Apr 2023 -- Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani has said that the quadrilateral talks among Russia, Iran, Syria, and Turkiye were held in Moscow with the aim of achieving lasting peace and security in the region.
- Fighting terrorism stressed in Moscow quadrilateral confab IRNA 25 Apr 2023 -- The Quadrilateral Moscow Conference attended by defense ministers of Russia, Iran, Syria, and Turkiye emphasized the need for a joint combat against terrorism.
- Moscow to host defense ministers, intelligence chiefs of Turkey, Russia, Syria, Iran Press TV 24 Apr 2023 -- Turkey's Defense Minister Hulusi Akar says Moscow will host a new round of meeting among the defense ministers and intelligence chiefs of Russia, Syria, Turkey, and Iran as part of efforts made to normalize relations between Ankara and Damascus.
- Turkish FM: West Won't Compensate Turkiye's Damage if Ankara Joins Russia Sanctions Sputnik 24 Apr 2023 -- The Western nations will not pay compensation to Turkiye if Ankara decides to join its ongoing sanctions campaign against Russia, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Monday.
- Turkish troops kill 21 "terrorists" in Syria, Iraq: defense minister People's Daily 23 Apr 2023 -- A total of 21 "terrorists" were killed by Turkish troops over the past four days in northern Syria and Iraq, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said on Saturday.
- Turkiye to Evacuate Citizens From Sudan on Sunday Sputnik 22 Apr 2023 -- Turkiye intends to evacuate its citizens from Sudan on Sunday, the Turkish embassy in Khartoum said on Saturday.
- Kurdish Politician Promises to Work on Disarming PKK if Erdogan Loses VOA 22 Apr 2023 -- A prominent Kurdish leader has added a new wrinkle to Turkey's tense election campaign from his prison cell, suggesting the defeat of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan could open the door to a resolution of the nation's decades-old struggle against a Kurdish militant group.
- Türkiye starts delivery of natural gas from Black Sea field People's Daily 21 Apr 2023 -- Türkiye on Thursday started the delivery of natural gas from its Black Sea field, as part of its flagship project aiming at reducing the country's dependence on energy imports.
- No: 105, 18 April 2023, Press Release Regarding the Developments in the Republic of Sudan Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 18 Apr 2023
- Turkish NATO Envoy Calls Media Reports on Sweden's Compliance Misleading Sputnik 18 Apr 2023 -- The Turkish envoy to NATO said on Tuesday that Sweden was less in compliance with Ankara's requirements for its accession to the military alliance than foreign media let on.
- Sweden Hopes Turkey Approves NATO Membership After May Election VOA 18 Apr 2023 -- With Turkey and Hungary continuing to block Sweden's application to join the NATO military alliance, the Swedish government hopes for a swift ratification soon by both countries after Turkish elections scheduled for May 14.
- US agrees to upgrade Turkey's F-16 aircraft despite NATO row over Sweden accession Press TV 18 Apr 2023 -- The United States has agreed to upgrade Turkey's F-16 aircraft despite a row with Ankara over Sweden joining NATO.
- Türkiye - F-16 Avionics Upgrade DSCA 17 Apr 2023 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Türkiye of defense articles and services to support upgrading its current fleet of F-16 aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $259 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- No: 103, 15 April 2023, Press Release Regarding the Developments in the Republic of Sudan Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 15 Apr 2023
- France convicts 11 Turkish Kurds of PKK of 'terror financing' Press TV 15 Apr 2023 -- A French court has convicted 11 members of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) on charges of terror financing, with the sentences ranging from suspended three-year prison terms to five years behind bars with one year suspended.
- Greece Welcomes Renewed Talks with Turkey VOA 14 Apr 2023 -- NATO allies Greece and Turkey came to the brink of war just a few years ago over competing energy rights in the Aegean and eastern Mediterranean seas. Now, as both sides near key national elections, the government in Athens is extending an olive branch, saying it is open to Turkey joining in on lucrative energy projects.
- Turkish City Pleads for Help as 400,000 Quake Survivors Seek Shelter VOA 14 Apr 2023 -- Some 400,000 survivors of February's earthquake in southern Turkey have arrived in the coastal city of Mersin over the past two months, according to its mayor, who has pleaded for more government help to cope with the influx.
- Egypt urges Turkish troop withdrawal from Syria Press TV 14 Apr 2023 -- Egypt's top diplomat has called on Turkey to pull out its military forces from Syria, signaling tensions amid efforts for Cairo-Ankara rapprochement.
- Millions of Quake Survivors Still Living in Tents as Turkey Election Looms VOA 12 Apr 2023 -- More than two months after the February 6 earthquake in Turkey and Syria that killed more than 50,000 people, millions of survivors are still living in tents with little hope of returning home anytime soon.
- Top Russian, Syrian, Turkish, Iranian diplomats to meet in near future: Moscow Press TV 10 Apr 2023 -- Russia's deputy foreign minister says a quadrilateral meeting among the top diplomats of Russia, Syria, Turkey, and Iran will be held in the near future as part of efforts made to normalize relations between Ankara and Damascus.
- TCG Anadolu: Türkiye's largest warship and world's first drone carrier TRT 10 Apr 2023 -- Bolstering Türkiye's naval capabilities, the TCG Anadolu can carry helicopters, drones, land vehicles, light warcraft and personnel.
- "TCG Anadolu is the first UCAV carrier in the world" Presidency Of The Republic Of Turkey 10 Apr 2023 --Speaking at the delivery ceremony of TCG Anadolu, President Erdoğan said: "TCG Anadolu is the first UCAV carrier in the world. Our Bayraktar TB-3 UCAV, Kızılelma unmanned fighter jet and HÜRJET light attack aircraft will be able to take off and land on this ship."
- No: 94, 9 April 2023, Press Release Regarding the Anchoring of the US Attack Submarine USS San Juan at a Greek Cypriot Port and the Armament Activities of the Greek Cypriot Administration Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 09 Apr 2023
- Türkiye agrees with Russia to remove obstacles to Russian fertilizer, grain exports People's Daily 08 Apr 2023 -- Türkiye agrees with Russia to solve the problems concerning Russian fertilizer and grain exports so that the Black Sea grain deal could be extended, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said Friday.
- Turkiye Embarks on Easing Legislation for Russia-Proposed Gas Hub Project Sputnik 08 Apr 2023 -- Turkiye has initiated the process of introducing legislative amendments for the gas hub project proposed by Russia, Turkish Energy Minister Fatih Donmez said on Saturday, adding that the changes are expected to be approved by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
- Iraq condemns Turkey attack on Sulaymaniyah airport, calls on Ankara to apologize Press TV 08 Apr 2023 -- Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid has condemned the recent shelling of Sulaymaniyah airport in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region by the Turkish military, calling on Ankara to cease hostilities and apologize for bombarding the area.
- Iraq Demands Apology From Turkiye for Attack on Sulaymaniyah Airport Sputnik 08 Apr 2023 -- Iraq called on Turkiye to formally apologize for what Baghdad believes was Ankara's terrorist attack on the Sulaymaniyah airport in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, the president's office said on Saturday.
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's statement and answers to media questions at a joint news conference with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Türkiye Mevlut Cavusoglu following talks, Ankara, April 7, 2023 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 07 Apr 2023
- Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's talks with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Türkiye Mevlut Cavusoglu Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 07 Apr 2023
- Türkiye quake aftermath: Funding needed to stave off risks to millions of children UN News 06 Apr 2023 -- Two months after devastating earthquakes hit Türkiye and northern Syria, 2.5 million children in Türkiye remain in need of humanitarian support and are at risk of falling into poverty, child labour or under-age marriage, the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) warned on Thursday.
- Why Two Ailing Democracies Missed US Democracy Summit VOA 06 Apr 2023 -- It was an international summit of democracies, but several democratic countries in Asia and Africa were absent; some were not invited and some turned down the invitation.
- Turkiye's First Main Battle Tank to Be Supplied to Armed Forces in 2-3 Weeks Sputnik 06 Apr 2023 -- First Turkish-made main battle tank Altay is planned to be delivered to the country's armed forces in 2-3 weeks, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday.
- Türkiye quake aftermath: Funding needed to stave off risks to millions of children UN News 06 Apr 2023 -- Two months after devastating earthquakes hit Türkiye and northern Syria, 2.5 million children in Türkiye remain in need of humanitarian support and are at risk of falling into poverty, child labour or under-age marriage, the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) warned on Thursday.
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's welcome address before the beginning of four-party consultations at the level of deputy foreign ministers of Russia, Iran, Syria and Türkiye, Moscow, April 4, 2023 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 04 Apr 2023
- Erdogan Says in Constant Contact With Putin, Zelensky to Resolve Ukrainian Crisis Sputnik 04 Apr 2023 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday that he has been in constant contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to facilitate the settlement of the Ukrainian crisis.
- Swedish Foreign Minister Says Turkiye Should Begin Process of Ratifying Sweden's NATO Bid Sputnik 04 Apr 2023 -- Turkiye should start the ratification process of Sweden's bid to join NATO, as Stockholm has fulfilled the necessary conditions for joining the alliance related to the fight against terrorism, Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom said on Tuesday.
- Foreign Secretary welcomes Finland to NATO UK FCDO 04 Apr 2023 -- The Foreign Secretary is in Brussels today for a 2-day meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers coinciding with Finland's historic accession to the Alliance.
- Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu at the Deposit of Türkiye's Instruments of Ratification of Finland's NATO Accession US Dept. of State 04 Apr 2023
- 4-party meeting of Iran, Russia, Syria, Türkiye kicks off in Moscow ISNA 04 Apr 2023 -- A four-party meeting between Russia, Iran, Syria and Türkiye kicked off at the level of deputy foreign ministers in Moscow on Tuesday.
- Iran says ready to play key role in Syria-Turkey reconciliation, urges political dialogue Press TV 04 Apr 2023 -- Tehran is ready to play a "constructive role" in promoting reconciliation talks between Turkey and Syria, says a senior aide on political affairs to Iran's foreign minister.
- Turkey's Erdogan says his doors are closed for US ambassador amid growing rift Press TV 03 Apr 2023 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his doors are closed for US ambassador to Ankara Jeff Flake following the diplomat's meeting with Kemal Kilicdaroglu, the presidential candidate for the opposition alliance.
- Ankara Expects 'Positive Outcome' on Purchase of F-16 Fighters From US Sputnik 03 Apr 2023 -- Ankara is expecting "positive outcome" concerning implementation of its plans to purchase F-16 fighter jets from Washington once US President Joe Biden is able to resolve objections to the sale in the US Congress, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Monday.
- Iran, Russia stress need to resolve differences between Damascus, Ankara through peaceful solution ISNA 03 Apr 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister's Senior Advisor for Special Political Affairs Ali Asghar Khaji held a meeting with the Deputy of the Russian Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov on Monday in Moscow, discussing the latest developments in Syria and the region.
- 4-party meeting of Russia, Türkiye, Syria, Iran to be held in Moscow ISNA 03 Apr 2023 -- A four-party meeting between senior diplomats of Russia, Iran, Syria and Türkiye on settling relations between Ankara and Damascus will be held at the level of deputy foreign ministers in Moscow on Monday.
- Syria's deputy FM urges immediate withdrawal of Turkish forces, non-interference in domestic affairs Press TV 03 Apr 2023 -- Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Ayman Sousan has reiterated the Damascus government's calls for Turkey to immediately withdraw its forces from the northern regions of the Arab country, and non-interference in Syria's internal affairs by other countries.
- No: 88, 2 April 2023, Press Release Regarding the Signing of an Agreement Between the National Guard of the U.S. State of New Jersey and the Ministry of Defense of the Greek Cypriot Administration Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 02 Apr 2023 -- "We condemn the signing of an agreement between the National Guard of the State of New Jersey and the Ministry of Defense of the Greek Cypriot Administration (GCA) within the framework of the National Guard Bureau's State Partnership Program, under the scope of the U.S. Department of Defense, following the GCA's inclusion in this program last October."
- Türkiye's 1st nuclear plant reflects Ankara's willingness to deepen energy ties with Moscow People's Daily 03 Apr 2023 -- Türkiye is set to inaugurate the first unit of its Russian-built nuclear power plant in late April by loading nuclear fuel, a step towards boosting national energy security and strengthening energy ties with Moscow, experts said.
- Syrian delegation in Moscow to partake in Ankara-Damascus normalization talks Press TV 02 Apr 2023 -- A high-ranking Syrian delegation has arrived in the Russian capital to take part in quadrilateral talks aimed at normalizing relations between Damascus and Ankara.
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