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January 2024 - Turkey Special Weapons News
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- Pentagon Says F-35 Fighter Jets for Turkiye 'Not on Table' at Present Time Sputnik 31 Jan 2024 -- The provision of F-35 fighter jets by the United States for Turkiye is not currently on the table due to Ankara maintaining Russian S-400 air defense systems, Defense Department spokesperson Pat Ryder said on Tuesday.
- No: 20, 30 January 2024, Regarding the United Nations Security Council Resolution No. 2723 (2024) on the Extension of the Mandate of the UN Peacekeeping Force in the Island of Cyprus Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 30 Jan 2024
- No: 19, 28 January 2024, Regarding the Developments Concerning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) Republic of Turkey Ministry of National Defence 28 Jan 2024
- ICJ ruling on Gaza genocide reflects our demand: Erdogan IRNA 28 Jan 2024 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has welcomed an interim ruling delivered by the International Court of Justice over the Gaza genocide case that was filed by South Africa against the Zionist regime.
- US approves sale of F-16 jets to Turkey after Ankara ratifies Sweden's NATO membership Press TV 27 Jan 2024 -- The sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey has been approved by Washington after Ankara this week ratified Sweden's NATO membership.
- Türkiye - F-16 Aircraft Acquisition and Modernization DSCA 26 Jan 2024 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Türkiye of F-16 Aircraft Acquisition and Modernization and related equipment for an estimated cost of $23.0 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- No: 16, 26 January 2024, Regarding the Order of the International Court of Justice Indicating Provisional Measures about Israel's Attacks against Palestinian People Living in Gaza Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 26 Jan 2024
- Iran FM highlights beginning of new chapter in Tehran-Ankara ties after president's visit IRNA 26 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said that the relations between Tehran and Ankara have entered "a new chapter".
- Turkish president approves ratification of Sweden's NATO membership People's Daily 26 Jan 2024 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has approved the ratification of Sweden's membership in NATO, according to a protocol published in the country's official gazette on Thursday.
- Joint Statement by Representatives of Iran, Russia and Türkiye on Outcomes of the 21st International Meeting on Syria in the Astana Format, 24-25 January 2024 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 25 Jan 2024
- Russia, Iran, Turkey issue joint statement calling for immediate truce in Gaza IRNA 25 Jan 2024 -- Iran, Turkiye, and Russia have issued a joint statement at the 21st international meeting on Syria in the Astana Format emphasizing the need to stop the Zionist regime's attacks on the Gaza Strip and to send humanitarian aid to the enclave.
- Erdogan Officially Approves Turkiye's Ratification of Sweden's NATO Membership - Reports Sputnik 25 Jan 2024 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday approved the ratification of Sweden's membership in NATO by Turkiye, the NTV broadcaster reported.
- Biden urges Congress to approve sale of F-16 jets to Turkey 'without delay' once Ankara okays Sweden NATO bid Press TV 25 Jan 2024 -- US President Joe Biden has urged Congress to approve "without delay" the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey once Ankara completes the ratification process for Sweden's NATO accession, sources say.
- No: 15, 25 January 2024, Regarding the High-Level Meeting on Syria held in Astana on 24-25 January 2024 Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 25 Jan 2024
- Iran, Turkiye vow to boost mutual ties: Raisi IRNA 25 Jan 2024 -- Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has described Iran-Turkiye ties as intimate and deep-rooted, noting that the two sides decided to strengthen mutual ties.
- Iran, Turkiye ink contract to connect power grids IRNA 25 Jan 2024 -- The Iran Grid Management Company and the Turkish Electricity Transmission Company (TEIAS) have signed an agreement to make operational the Khoy-Van grid line.
- Iran: President Raeisi's visit begins 'new chapter' in ties with Turkey Press TV 25 Jan 2024 -- Iran's foreign minister says the official visit by President Ebrahim Raeisi to Turkey and its results will mark "the beginning of a new chapter" in bilateral and regional cooperation between the two powerful neighbors.
- Iran, Russia, Turkey stress fighting terrorism, blast Israeli attacks on Syria Press TV 25 Jan 2024 -- Iran, Russia and Turkey have jointly stressed fighting against terrorism in all forms, slammed Israeli attacks in Syria and emphasized the leading role of Astana format talks in promoting a sustainable settlement to the Syrian crisis.
- Turkish parliament approves Sweden's NATO membership bid ISNA 24 Jan 2024 -- The majority of Turkish parliamentarians voted in favor of Sweden's bid to formally become the 32nd member of NATO.
- Comment by Foreign Minister Tsahkna on the decision of the Turkish Parliament to approve Sweden's accession into NATO Estonia MFA 24 Jan 2024
- "Türkiye and Iran should advance their economic cooperation" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 24 Jan 2024 -- Addressing the Türkiye-Iran Business Forum, President Erdoğan said: "Regional affiliation and cooperation is essentially important in ensuring security, stability and prosperity in our region. Therefore, Türkiye and Iran, as the two big regional powers, should definitely advance their economic cooperation for prosperity, development and stability. With this understanding, we maintain our determination to reach the goal of $30-billion trade volume that we set with Iran in the past."
- "We attach importance to deepening our relations with Iran on the basis of mutual trust and shared interests" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 24 Jan 2024 -- Holding a joint press conference with Iranian President Raisi, President Erdoğan said: "We attach importance to deepening our relations with Iran, our neighbor, on the basis of mutual trust and shared interests. We have reaffirmed this will during our meeting."
- Turkish parliament approves Sweden's NATO bid People's Daily 24 Jan 2024 -- Turkish lawmakers on Tuesday approved a long-delayed bill on Sweden's bid to become the 32nd member of NATO.
- Sweden Sees 'No Reason To Negotiate' With Hungary On NATO Bid; Turkish Parliament OKs Accession RFE/RL 23 Jan 2024 -- Sweden's foreign minister says there is no reason to negotiate with Hungary for a ratification of its NATO bid.
- Turkish Parliament Ratifies Protocol on Sweden's NATO Membership - Broadcast Sputnik 23 Jan 2024 -- Turkiye's Grand National Assembly ratified the protocol on Sweden's accession to NATO on Tuesday, Turkish TRT Haber's broadcast showed.
- Turkish lawmakers open debate over Sweden's NATO membership Press TV 23 Jan 2024 -- Turkish parliamentarians have opened the debate over Sweden's NATO membership after a one-year delay.
- Russian FM meets Iranian, Turkish, Lebanese counterparts ISNA 23 Jan 2024 -- The meeting between the four ministers mainly focused on discussing the Israeli war on Gaza, aggressions on Syria, and the "tense situation" in the Red Sea triggered by the US-UK aggression on Yemen and amid the operations by the Yemeni Armed Forces.
- Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Türkiye Hakan Fidan Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 23 Jan 2024
- No: 12, 23 January 2024, Regarding the High-Level Meeting on Syria within the Framework of the Astana Format Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 23 Jan 2024
- Turkish Parliament to Vote Tuesday on Sweden's NATO Membership VOA 22 Jan 2024 -- After more than a year of delays, the Turkish parliament is set to approve on Tuesday Sweden's entry into NATO. The decision comes after the Turkish Foreign Affairs Commission approved the country's bid for membership last month.
- "Nations that are not independent in the area of defense cannot look to their future with confidence" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 19 Jan 2024 -- Speaking at a naval platforms delivery ceremony in Yalova, President Erdoğan said: "Today, nations that are not strong and independent in the area of defense cannot look to their future with confidence."
- "We are stepping into the Century of Türkiye with our first manned space mission" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 19 Jan 2024
- No: 10, 18 January 2024, Press Release Regarding the Latest Incidents in our Region Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 18 Jan 2024
- "No one can object to Türkiye taking necessary measures for its own security" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 16 Jan 2024 -- Delivering remarks following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, President Erdoğan drew attention to Türkiye's determination to continue its anti-terror operations, and said: "Since the promises made to us are not being fulfilled, no one can object to Türkiye taking necessary measures for its own security. No one can expect us to stand idly by while the separatist traitors are being bolstered under various excuses. In the months ahead, we will definitely take new steps in this direction, regardless of who says what."
- President Erdoğan chairs security meeting Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 13 Jan 2024 -- President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan chaired a security meeting at Dolmabahçe Presidential Office in Istanbul.
- QA-3, 12 January 2024, Statement of the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Öncü Keçeli in Response to a Question Regarding a Social Media Message Posted by the Israeli Foreign Minister Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 12 Jan 2024
- US, UK trying to turn Red Sea into 'sea of blood', says Erdogan Press TV 12 Jan 2024 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has criticized the United States and Britain for launching military strikes against targets in Yemen, stating that the two countries are trying to turn the Red Sea into a "sea of blood".
- Russia, Turkey, Iran Condemn Attack on Yemeni Houthis VOA 12 Jan 2024 -- Thursday's retaliatory attacks by U.S. and British forces on Iranian-backed Houthis inside Yemen have prompted support and condemnation from the international community. The retaliation follows weeks of Houthi attacks against vessels in the Red Sea.
- US, Turkish Airmen conduct first combined CDDAR exercise with TurAF F-16 US Air Force 11 Jan 2024 -- The 39th Maintenance Squadron facilitated the first crash, damaged, or disabled aircraft recovery training exercise with a Turkish air force F-16 Fighting Falcon at Incirlik Air Base, Jan. 8.
- Turkey's anti-Mossad operation 'seriously surprised' Israel, Erdogan boasts Press TV 11 Jan 2024 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has boasted about the recent detention of individuals suspected of spying for Israel's Mossad by the country's intelligence service, saying the operation has "seriously surprised" Tel Aviv.
- Ministers Of Defence of Türkiye, Romania and Bulgaria Has Signed the "Black Sea Mine Countermeasure Task Group" in İstanbul Republic of Turkey Ministry of National Defence 11 Jan 2024 -- Minister of National Defence Yaşar Güler, Romania Minister of Defence Angel Tilvar and Bulgaria Deputy Defence Secretary Atanas Zapryanov met in İstanbul for Tripartite Agreement that was established by Türkiye, Romania and Bulgaria against the mine threat in the Black Sea. At the ceremony held in Kalender Kasrı at İstanbul, ministers have signed the Black Sea Mine Countermeasure Task Group (MCM Black Sea) agreement.
- Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey To Sign Memorandum On Black Sea Demining Operation RFE/RL 10 Jan 2024 -- The defense ministers of Romania, Bulgaria, and Turkey are set to sign an agreement to form a group that will oversee joint demining operations in their territorial waters in the Black Sea, Romanian and Bulgarian officials of countries said on January 10.
- "We see the Century of Türkiye as the greatest legacy we will leave our children" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 10 Jan 2024 -- Addressing a meeting with governors, President Erdoğan said: "The projects and services we have introduced as well as the progress we have made in terms of development and democracy in the past 21 years are the foundation of the Century of Türkiye. We see the Century of Türkiye, which we will raise upon this strong foundation built by compensating for the century-old neglects, as the greatest legacy that we will leave our children."
- "Türkiye is making a name for itself with its economic, military, diplomatic and intelligence achievements" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 10 Jan 2024 -- Speaking on the National Intelligence Organization's 97th foundation anniversary, President Erdoğan said: "While we are surrounded by a circle of fire, we are endeavoring both to develop our country and to ensure the security of our state. Amid increasing uncertainty, our country is making a distinguished name for itself with its economic, military, diplomatic and intelligence achievements."
- Turkish Foreign Minister Calls For Ceasefire in Gaza During Talks With Blinken - Source Sputnik 06 Jan 2024 -- Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan called for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip during talks with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday, a diplomatic source has told Sputnik.
- Iraqi resistance targets three US bases in Syria, Iraq in solidarity with Gaza Press TV 06 Jan 2024 -- Iraqi resistance forces target three US-occupied military bases in Syria and neighboring Iraq in retaliation for Washington's support for the bloody Israeli onslaught against the Gaza Strip.
- Iraqi resistance pounds US-occupied bases in Syria IRNA 06 Jan 2024 -- The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has targeted US-occupied military bases in neighboring Syria in retaliation for Washington's role in the Zionist regime's war on Gaza.
- Islamic resistance group Nujaba of Iraq retaliates for assassination of group's deputy IRNA 06 Jan 2024 -- In the first military action in revenge for the martyrdom of this group's deputy at the hands of Centcom terrorists, the al-Nujaba movement targeted 4 US military bases in Iraq and Syria.
- Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Turkish President Erdogan US Dept. of State 06 Jan 2024
- Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan US Dept. of State 06 Jan 2024
- "We will not allow our values to be undermined" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 05 Jan 2024 -- Addressing the Ceremony for the Commencement of Duty of 6,992 Police Officers and the Commissioning of 1,573 New Vehicles, President Erdoğan said: "Just as we do not compromise our security, we will not allow our values and interests to be undermined, eroded or violated."
- Blinken Begins Middle East Tour in Turkey for Gaza Talks VOA 05 Jan 2024 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets Saturday with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul, during Blinken's latest trip to the Middle East and Europe aimed at ramping up diplomatic efforts over the Israel-Hamas war and preventing an expansion of the conflict.
- The President of Ukraine had a phone talk with the President of Türkiye President of Ukraine 05 Jan 2024
- QA-2, 4 January 2024, Statement of the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr. Öncü Keçeli, in Response to a Question Regarding the Memorandum of Understanding Signed between Ethiopia and Somaliland on January 1, 2024 Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 04 Jan 2024
- No: 1, 3 January 2024, Press Release Regarding the Terrorist Attack in Kerman, Iran Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 03 Jan 2024
- QA-1, 3 January 2024, Statement of the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Mr. Öncü Keçeli, in Response to a Question Regarding the Application Filed by the Republic of South Africa against Israel before the International Court of Justice Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 03 Jan 2024
- First UK maritime shipment of lifesaving aid for Gaza arrives in Egypt UK FCDO 02 Jan 2024 -- Lifesaving UK aid shipment for Gaza including thermal blankets and essential items delivered from Cyprus by Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship Lyme Bay.
- Yemeni official vows revenge on US, UK IRNA 02 Jan 2024 -- A Senior member of Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement, Ali al-Qahhoum, has said that the US and the UK will pay a heavy price for attacking the Yemeni navy forces.
- Turkish police arrest 33 suspected Mossad spies during raid in eight provinces Press TV 02 Jan 2024 -- The Turkish police have detained 33 people on charges of espionage for Israel's Mossad spy agency, weeks after the Tel Aviv regime threatened to target members of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas living abroad, including in Turkey.
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