September 2023 - Turkey Special Weapons News

"We have carried Türkiye from success to success in every field, particularly in defense industry" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 29 Sep 2023 -- Making a speech at the TEKNOFEST Aviation, Space and Technology Festival in İzmir, President Erdoğan said: "We have carried Türkiye from success to success in every field, particularly in defense industry. Along with our moves in defense industry, our exports also increase exponentially. Our target for this year's exports is to surpass 6 billion dollars."
No: 237, 29 September 2023, Press Release Regarding the Vile Demonstration Targeting H.E. President Erdoğan Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 29 Sep 2023
Turkey: Statement by the Spokesperson on the court decisions in the Gezi Park case European External Action Service (EEAS) 29 Sep 2023 -- We regret the decision of Turkish Court of Cassation to uphold the convictions of five of the defendants in the Gezi Park case, including the aggravated life imprisonment sentence given to Osman Kavala. It further increases the concerns of the European Union regarding the Turkish judiciary's adherence to international and European standards.
Türkiye's 2023 general elections: ODIHR election observation mission final report OSCE 29 Sep 2023 -- Türkiye's 2023 general elections offered voters a choice between genuine political alternatives and voter participation was high, but the incumbent president and the ruling parties enjoyed an unjustified advantage, including through biased media coverage.
Erdogan: Azerbaijan-Nakhchivan corridor can pass through Iran IRNA 27 Sep 2023 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has welcomed Iran's proposal regarding the so-called Zangezur corridor connecting Azerbaijan to Armenia, saying the corridor can pass through Iran in the event Armenia does not allow it to pass through its territory.
Erdogan says Turkey will back Sweden's NATO bid if US fulfills promise of selling F-16 jets Press TV 26 Sep 2023 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey will accept Sweden's NATO accession if the United States keeps its promise of selling F-16 fighter jets.
Turkey's Erdogan hails Azerbaijan's achievement in Karabakh Press TV 25 Sep 2023 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has arrived in Azerbaijan, days after Baku managed to reclaim full control of the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh.
President Erdoğan in Nakhchivan Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 25 Sep 2023
"Nakhchivan holds a special place in our relations with Azerbaijan" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 25 Sep 2023 -- Addressing a joint press conference with Azerbaijani President Aliyev, President Erdoğan said: "Nakhchivan, with the strategic importance it has had throughout history, holds a special place in our relations with Azerbaijan."
QA-10, 24 September 2023, Statement of the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Tanju Bilgiç, in Response to a Question Regarding This Morning's Attack in the North of Kosovo, which Resulted in the Loss of Life of One Kosovo Police Officer Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Sep 2023
Iranian, Russian, Turkish FMs, UN envoy discuss Syrian situation People's Daily 24 Sep 2023 -- The Iranian foreign minister said he had discussed with his Russian and Turkish counterparts, as well as the United Nations (UN) envoy, the latest situation in Syria in New York, Iran's official news agency IRNA reported Saturday.
Iranian, Russian, Turkish FMs meet in New York to discuss Syria crisis Press TV 23 Sep 2023 -- Amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to tackle the Syrian crisis, foreign ministers from Iran, Russia and Turkey have held a tripartite summit in the Astana format to secure peace and stability in the Arab country.
Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan US Dept. of State 22 Sep 2023
Turkey Targets LGBTQ Community as Erdogan Touts Family Values VOA 22 Sep 2023 -- As the Turkish government has stepped up its pledges to protect family values, members of the LGBTQ community in the country say they increasingly feel targeted.
"While enhancing our relations with the U.S. on the political level, we also need to diversify our cooperation in the economic field" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 21 Sep 2023 -- Addressing the 13th Türkiye Investment Conference, President Erdoğan said: "While enhancing our relations with the U.S. on the political level, we also need to diversify our cooperation in the economic field. We see great potential between the two countries, from new and groundbreaking technologies to critical sectors, from innovation to manufacturing, from artificial intelligence to cyber security."
No: 229, 19 September 2023, Press Release Regarding the Military Operation Launched by Azerbaijan in Karabakh Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 Sep 2023
Turkey's president says parliament not ready to ratify Sweden NATO bid Press TV 19 Sep 2023 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says the Turkish parliament is not prepared to ratify Sweden's NATO accession protocol since Stockholm has not gone far enough to secure its place in the military alliance.
'Peace has no losers', Erdogan says, vowing to step up efforts to end war in Ukraine UN News 19 Sep 2023 -- The President of Türkiye showcased his country as an active partner on both the regional and global levels¸ and called for reform of the international institutions, during his speech at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday.
No: 230, 19 September 2023, Press Release Regarding the Drone Attack on Arbat Airport in Sulaymaniyah Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 Sep 2023 -- We closely monitor the terrorist activities of the PKK and its extensions in Iraq, which were intensified especially in the north of the country, as well as the mobility through the terror corridor established between Syria and Iraq.
Turkish Citizen Reportedly Abducted In Tajikistan, Brought To Turkey RFE/RL 19 Sep 2023 -- Turkish media reports say a Turkish citizen who had resided in Tajikistan for 28 years was abducted by unknown individuals in Dushanbe on September 16 and forcibly taken to Turkey, where he is wanted for alleged links with the Gulen movement that is banned in Turkey.
"We are pleased with the development of our cooperation with the U.S." Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 18 Sep 2023 -- Speaking at a meeting with think tank representatives in the U.S., President Erdoğan said: "We are pleased with the development of our cooperation with the U.S."
"The Turkish-US relations improve each passing day" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 18 Sep 2023 -- Speaking at the dinner held by the Turkish American National Steering Committee in New York, President Erdoğan said: "The Turkish-US relations improve each passing day. Our bilateral trade volume reached a record high last year, having exceeded 32 billion dollars. We will further enhance our cooperation on the basis of common interests in the upcoming period."
Erdogan says Turkey could 'part ways' with EU if necessary Press TV 16 Sep 2023 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Ankara may "part ways" with the European Union, signaling the country's frustration with the bloc's assessment process to include Turkey as its member.
"Türkiye's diplomatic moves for peace and stability in its region are appreciated" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 16 Sep 2023 -- Holding a press conference before departing for the U.S. to attend the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, President Erdoğan said: "Türkiye's diplomatic moves for peace and stability in its region are appreciated. We want to make use of this positive atmosphere towards our country in a manner that would contribute to our goal of high-quality growth through investments, production, employment and current account surplus."
US hits five Turkish firms with sanctions over trade with Russia Press TV 14 Sep 2023 -- The administration of US President Joe Biden has blacklisted five Turkish companies and a Turkish national as part of new sanctions aiming to hamstring the Russian economy over the Ukraine war.
Imposing Further Sanctions in Response to Russia's Illegal War Against Ukraine US Dept. of State 14 Sep 2023 -- The Departments of State and the Treasury are imposing further sanctions on over 150 individuals and entities in connection with Russia's unlawful invasion of Ukraine.
Imposing Further Sanctions in Response to Russia's Illegal War Against Ukraine US Dept. of State 14 Sep 2023 -- Today the Department of State is designating individuals and entities to impose further costs in response to Russia's unprovoked war against Ukraine. All targets are being designated pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 14024, which authorizes sanctions with respect to specified harmful foreign activities of the Government of the Russian Federation.
With Wide-Ranging New Sanctions, Treasury Targets Russian Military-Linked Elites and Industrial Base US Treasury 14 Sep 2023 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is imposing nearly 100 sanctions on Russian elites and Russia's industrial base, financial institutions, and technology suppliers as the United States continues to leverage sanctions and economic restrictions to undermine Russia's capacity to wage its war against Ukraine. The Department of State also designated more than 70 persons. Today's sanctions focus on persons benefiting from, supporting, and sustaining Russia's brutal war of choice against Ukraine.
US Targets 150 Entities With New Russia Sanctions VOA 14 Sep 2023 -- The U.S. on Thursday sanctioned more than 150 businesses and individuals in Russia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Georgia to try to crack down on evasion of trade restrictions aimed at blocking funding for Russia's 19-month war against Ukraine.
No: 224, 13 September 2023, Press Release regarding the European Parliament's 2022 Report on Türkiye Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 13 Sep 2023
Foreign Secretary to underline importance of UK-Turkey cooperation on trade and security during visit to Ankara UK FCDO 13 Sep 2023 -- The Foreign Secretary will meet Turkey's Foreign and Defence Ministers and visit Turkey's crisis response centre to hear how UK aid is supporting Turkey to recover from February's devastating earthquakes.
"We have never deviated from our ideal of providing our nation with a constitution they deserve" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 12 Sep 2023 -- Speaking at a symposium on a new constitution, President Erdoğan said: "We will never stop working until we provide our nation with a new constitution, which is an element of our goal of the Century of Türkiye."
Erdogan Discusses Creation of Gas Hub in Turkiye at G20 Summit Sidelines Sputnik 11 Sep 2023 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that he had discussed the creation of a gas hub in Turkey's west and of an energy center in Istanbul at the G20 summit sidelines last week.
Erdogan calls for Russia to not be 'marginalized' in grain deal Press TV 10 Sep 2023 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for Russia not to be "marginalized" in negotiations aimed at restoring a crucial Black Sea grain export deal, stressing that any initiative that isolates Moscow is unlikely to be sustainable.
Erdogan Says Discussed F-16 Jets Supplies With Biden During Informal Talks at G20 Summit Sputnik 10 Sep 2023 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday he had discussed possible deliveries of F-16 fighter jets to Turkiye with US President Joe Biden during informal talks on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in New Delhi.
"We have been making intense efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 10 Sep 2023 -- Holding a press conference following the G20 Summit in New Delhi, President Erdoğan said: "We have been making intense efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, which has cost millions of lives. We have undertaken many diplomatic moves ranging from the Istanbul Process, which brought the sides together around the same table, to the prisoner exchange and Black Sea Initiative."
Indian Coast Guard participates in 19th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM) in Istanbul, Türkiye India PIB 10 Sep 2023 -- Indian Coast Guard participated in the 19th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM) from 05-08 Sep 2023 at Istanbul, Türkiye
Prime Minister's meeting with President of the Republic of Türkiye India MEA 10 Sep 2023
No: 218, 9 September 2023, Press Release Regarding the So-Called Elections Held in the Territories of Karabakh Region of Azerbaijan Under the Control of Illegal Armenian Forces Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 09 Sep 2023
"With the basket of policies we adopt in the Medium Term Programme, we will remove the inflation problem from our country's agenda" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 06 Sep 2023 -- Addressing the launch of the Medium Term Programme, President Erdoğan said: "With the basket of policies we adopt in the Medium Term Programme, we will remove the inflation problem from our country's agenda. We will take steps to end the inflation inertia, ensuring coordination in our monetary, fiscal and incomes policies."
Putin Declines to Renew Black Sea Grain Initiative VOA 05 Sep 2023 -- Talks between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday ended without an agreement to restart a deal under which Russia provided safe passage to ships moving grain across the Black Sea, including ships leaving from Ukrainian ports.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Says Kiev Won't Make Concessions on Black Sea Grain Initiative Sputnik 05 Sep 2023 -- Ukraine will not make any concessions on the Black Sea Grain Initiative and take into account Russia's position so as to resume the deal, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said, commenting on recent remarks by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Erdogan Dismisses Alternatives To Grain Deal After Putin Meeting As Russian Drones Target Ukrainian Port RFE/RL 04 Sep 2023 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said after a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin that Ankara is against alternative proposals to the Black Sea Grain Initiative that it brokered last year with the United Nations to ensure Ukrainian grain exports to countries that need them to feed their populations.
"We believe the Black Sea Grain Initiative should be continued" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 04 Sep 2023 -- Speaking at a joint press conference with President Putin of Russia, President Erdoğan said: "(Black Sea Grain Initiative) We believe that the initiative should be continued by correcting the shortcomings."
President Erdoğan meets with President Putin of Russia Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 04 Sep 2023 -- President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in the Russian city of Sochi for a working visit, met with President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation.
Putin tells Erdogan: Russia open to grain deal negotiations Press TV 04 Sep 2023 -- President Vladimir Putin says Russia welcomes negotiations on restoring the crucial Black Sea grain export deal to mitigate the impact of food crisis.
Putin Says Hopefully Moscow, Ankara Will Agree on Turkiye Gas Hub Soon Sputnik 04 Sep 2023 -- On September 4, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived to Russia's Sochi to meet with his Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Syrian FM: Illegal presence of American, Turkish forces will eventually end Press TV 04 Sep 2023 -- Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad has stressed that the American and Turkish illegal military presence in the Arab country will eventually end.
News conference following Russian-Turkish talks President of Russia 04 Sep 2023 -- Following the Russian-Turkish talks, Vladimir Putin and President of the Republic of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a joint news conference.
Russia-Turkiye talks President of Russia 04 Sep 2023 -- Talks between Vladimir Putin and President of the Republic of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan are currently underway in Sochi.
China announces desire for Turkey to join BRICS Press TV 02 Sep 2023 -- China has revealed its desire to have Turkey included in the BRICS group of leading emerging economies more than a week after the bloc expanded by accepting six new members.
Turkiye Warned West on Risks of Surging Food Costs if Black Sea Conflict Breaks Out - Source Sputnik 01 Sep 2023 -- Ankara has warned its Western partners in discussions of the risks of a sharp increase in prices of agricultural products in the event of escalation in the Black Sea region, a source participating in the negotiations has told Sputnik.
Sergei Shoigu discusses grain deal and situation in Syria with Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Russia MoD 01 Sep 2023 -- Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu during the talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey Hakan Fidan discussed the grain deal and joint efforts in Syria.

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September 2023 - Turkey Special Weapons News