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June 2023 - Turkey Special Weapons News
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- Turkish Foreign Minister Slams Another Quran-Burning Incident in Sweden Sputnik 28 Jun 2023 -- Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Wednesday that another incident of Quran burning in Sweden was unacceptable and accused the Stockholm authorities of "complicity in a crime."
- Readout of Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl's Meeting With Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Ambassador Burak Akcapar DoD 27 Jun 2023
- Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's Call with Akif Cağatay Kiliç, Spokesperson and Chief Advisor to the President of Türkiye The White House 27 Jun 2023
- In Copenhagen, Andriy Yermak held a series of meetings with national security advisors to the leaders of India, South Africa, Türkiye, Japan and the EU institutions President of Ukraine 25 Jun 2023
- Türkiye's Erdogan urges Sweden to end PKK protests for its NATO membership People's Daily 26 Jun 2023 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday urged Sweden to prevent the demonstrations by supporters of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in Stockholm in exchange for a green light on its NATO bid.
- Telephone conversation with President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan President of Russia 24 Jun 2023 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the initiative of the Turkish side.
- Erdogan voices 'full support' for Putin after Wagner's armed mutiny Press TV 24 Jun 2023 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has voiced "full support" for the Russian leadership in its handling of an armed mutiny by the Wagner private military group against Moscow.
- No: 156, 24 June 2023, Joint Statement on Türkiye-United States Strategic Mechanism Dialogue Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Jun 2023 -- Turkish Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Burak Akçapar and U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland chaired the fifth meeting of the Türkiye-U.S. Strategic Mechanism Dialogue on June 23, 2023, in Washington.
- Secretary Blinken's Call with G7 Foreign Ministers and the High Representative of the EU US Dept. of State 24 Jun 2023
- Secretary Blinken's Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan US Dept. of State 24 Jun 2023
- Lithuania's Foreign Minister Landsbergis spoke by phone with his Turkish counterpart: "Sweden's NATO membership would also strengthen the security of the Baltic Sea region" Lithuania MFA 23 Jun 2023 -- On the evening of 22 June, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis had a telephone conversation with Türkiye's newly appointed Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.
- Turkey's central bank nearly doubles interest rate in dramatic monetary U-turn Press TV 22 Jun 2023 -- Turkey's central bank has almost doubled the country's key interest rate from 8.5% to 15% as the new economic administration of recently reelected President Recep Tayyip Erdogan embarked on a dramatic monetary policy U-turn.
- Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan US Dept. of State 21 Jun 2023
- Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Türkiye Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan Before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 21 Jun 2023
- "New parliament will be the founder and architect of the Century of Türkiye" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 21 Jun 2023 -- Addressing AK Party's parliamentary group meeting, President Erdoğan said: "It is not possible for the Century of Türkiye to rise on a constitution that is the product of a coup. The 28th term Grand National Assembly of Türkiye, which consists of 15 political parties of different political traditions, has the representation capability to achieve this. In this sense, our new parliament will be the founder, architect and guide of the Century of Türkiye."
- Joint Statement by the Representatives of Iran, Russia and Türkiye on the 20th International Meeting on Syria in the Astana Format, Astana, 20-21 June 2023 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 21 Jun 2023
- Astana talks: Parties underline commitment to Syria's sovereignty, slam Israeli aggression Press TV 21 Jun 2023 -- Participants at the 20th international meeting on Syria in the Astana format have underlined their strong commitment to Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity, while voicing their firm opposition to Israel's acts of aggression and airstrikes against the Arab country.
- No: 152, 21 June 2023, Press Release Regarding the High-Level Meeting on Syria held in Astana on 20-21 June 2023 Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 21 Jun 2023 -- The twentieth High-Level Meeting on Syria in Astana format was held on 20-21 June 2023 in Astana. Türkiye was represented at the meeting by a delegation led by Ambassador Burak Akçapar, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.
- Astana talks: Iranian delegates meet Turkish, Syria, Russia diplomats IRNA 20 Jun 2023 -- Senior aide to the Iranian foreign minister Ali Asghar Khaji has separately met with deputy foreign ministers of Türkiye, Syria, and Russia on the sidelines of the latest round of Astana talks on the Syrian conflict, which this time is also focused on restoring diplomatic relations between Damascus and Ankara.
- Press release оn quadrilateral consultations of Deputy Foreign Ministers of Russia, Iran, Syria and Türkiye Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 20 Jun 2023
- No: 150, 19 June 2023, Press Release Regarding High Level Meeting on Syria in Astana Format and Technical Meeting of Quadripartite Process Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 Jun 2023 -- The 20th round of High Level Meeting on Syria in Astana format will be held on 20-21 June 2023 in Astana.
- Abducted Turkish-Kyrgyz Educator Handed Lengthy Prison Term In Turkey On Terrorism Charge RFE/RL 16 Jun 2023 -- A Turkish-Kyrgyz educator who was abducted by Turkish agents in Kyrgyzstan in 2021 has been sentenced to 21 years in prison on a charge of "establishing an armed terrorist group," Turkish media reports said on June 16, adding that Orhan Inandi had been "brought to Turkey via an "operation" carried out by the National Intelligence Organization.
- Tension escalates in N. Syria as Russia speaks about roadmap to normalize Syria-Türkiye ties People's Daily 16 Jun 2023 -- Tension has been escalating in northern Syria between Turkish forces and Kurdish militants as Russia speaks about a roadmap to restore Syria-Türkiye ties.
- Biden Administration 'Hopeful' Sweden Will Be Admitted to NATO VOA 15 Jun 2023 -- The Biden administration says it remains "hopeful" about Sweden's application to join the NATO security alliance, despite tepid words from NATO's main holdout, Turkey.
- Senior officials meet in Ankara to address Trilateral Memorandum implementation, Sweden's path to NATO membership NATO 14 Jun 2023 -- Senior officials from Türkiye, Sweden, Finland and NATO met in Ankara on Wednesday (14 June 2023) for talks on Sweden's progress toward full NATO membership.
- Turkey's Erdogan insists on refusal to back Sweden's NATO membership at Vilnius summit Press TV 14 Jun 2023 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reiterated his opposition to Sweden's bid to join the US-led NATO military alliance, vowing to block the move at the organization's upcoming summit in July since Stockholm continues to harbor anti-Ankara terrorists.
- Erdogan Says Turkey Will Not Change Approach to Sweden's NATO Membership at July Summit Sputnik 14 Jun 2023 -- Turkey should not be expected to change its approach to Sweden's NATO membership bid ahead of the alliance's summit in Lithuania unless Stockholm fulfills its obligations, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday.
- "We will work to introduce a civilian constitution in Türkiye" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 14 Jun 2023 -- Addressing citizens following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, President Erdoğan said: "We, together, want to liberate our country from its current constitution, which is the product of a coup d'état. We want our journey in the second century of our Republic to be guided by a civilian, libertarian and inclusive constitution that is embraced by all segments of the society."
- Turkiye Expects to Discover New Oil Field Near Border With Iraq — Reports Sputnik 13 Jun 2023 -- Turkiye expects to discover a new oil field in a region near the Iraqi border and plans to invest more than 9 million liras ($380,000) in its exploration, Turkish newspaper reported on Tuesday.
- Five workers dead as blast rips through rocket factory in Turkish capital Press TV 10 Jun 2023 -- The Turkish National Defense Ministry says at least five workers lost their lives when an explosion ripped through a rocket and explosives factory in the country's capital city of Ankara.
- Iran's top general urges cooperation with Turkish armed forces Press TV 09 Jun 2023 -- Iran's highest-ranking military commander has called for the armed forces of the Islamic Republic and Turkey to keep conducting joint drills.
- Türkiye's Erdogan discusses Ukrainian crisis with Putin People's Daily 08 Jun 2023 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had a phone talk with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Wednesday and discussed the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
- Russian Trade Rises Despite Sanctions, as NATO Member Turkey Offers 'Critical Lifeline' VOA 08 Jun 2023 -- Despite Western attempts to stifle Russia's economy through sanctions following its invasion of Ukraine last year, Russian trade volumes with dozens of countries have actually increased since the war began — with NATO member Turkey providing a "critical" economic lifeline for Moscow, according to an analysis by the Washington-based Atlantic Council.
- Secretary Blinken's Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan US Dept. of State 08 Jun 2023
- Putin Tells Erdogan About Ukraine's Terrorist Attacks After Kakhovka Dam Strike Sputnik 07 Jun 2023 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin told Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a telephone conversation that Ukraine escalates the situation, using terrorist methods and organizing acts of sabotage in Russia, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.
- Telephone conversation with President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan President of Russia 07 Jun 2023 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
- Türkiye's Erdogan continues to face challenges in ties with NATO allies after re-election People's Daily 06 Jun 2023 -- Türkiye's relationship with NATO allies following the re-election of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for five more years is likely to remain challenging, experts said.
- Secretary General congratulates President Erdogan on re-election, looks forward to finalising Sweden's NATO membership NATO 04 Jun 2023 -- NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and members of his new government in Istanbul on Sunday (4 June 2023).
- Iran FM: Tehran seeks close cooperation, further development of relations with Ankara Press TV 04 Jun 2023 -- Iran's foreign minister has congratulated his Turkish counterpart on his appointment as Turkey's new top diplomat, calling for the development of the two countries' relations.
- Erdogan takes oath of office, starting his third presidential term Press TV 03 Jun 2023 -- Recep Tayyip Erdogan has taken the oath of office to become president of Turkey for a third term that followed three stints as prime minister.
- Erdogan Sworn In as Turkiye's New President Sputnik 03 Jun 2023 -- On June 3, Recep Tayyip Erdogan was officially inaugurated as President of the Republic of Turkiye.
- Chief of General Staff Yasar Guler Appointed Turkish Defense Minister Sputnik 03 Jun 2023 -- Yasar Guler, who served as Chief of the General Staff of the Turkish armed forces, has been appointed as the country's defense minister.
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