May 2024 - Turkey Special Weapons News

Secretary Blinken's Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan US Dept. of State 31 May 2024
Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan US Dept. of State 30 May 2024
"Türkiye has become an indispensable actor in its region" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 30 May 2024 -- Speaking at the Exercise EFES-2024, President Erdoğan said: "Since 2002, we have mobilized all kinds of means to maximize the level of indigenous production in defense industry. Thanks to the progress it has made in defense industry, Türkiye has become one of the indispensable actors in its region."
"Not only the humanity, but also the UN, along with its spirit, has died in Gaza" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 29 May 2024 -- Addressing AK Party's parliamentary group meeting, President Erdoğan drew attention to Israel's attack on a refugee camp in Rafah, and said: "If the future of the world is to be left to the discretion of five countries, what are all those giant buildings for? Why bother spending that much money, or employing that many people? The United Nations has failed to protect its own personnel and aid workers, let alone stop the genocide. Not only the humanity, but also the UN, along with its spirit, has died in Gaza."
No: 99, 27 May 2024, Regarding the Social Media Message Posted by the Israeli Foreign Minister Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 27 May 2024
"Türkiye has the strength and maturity to make a new, civilian constitution" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 27 May 2024 -- Speaking at the Century of Türkiye Constitution Symposium, President Erdoğan said: "That the centenary of our Republic is being observed with a post-coup constitution is already a source of embarrassment for the political establishment. We can no longer inflict this shame on our nation just because otherwise some circles would be disturbed. Today the Turkish democracy has the strength and maturity to cross the threshold of making a new and civilian constitution."
No: 97, 25 May 2024, Regarding the Escalation of Fighting in Myanmar Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 25 May 2024
No: 94, 24 May 2024, Regarding the Order of the International Court of Justice Indicating Provisional Measures Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 May 2024
"We are making every effort to ensure perpetrators of the crimes against humanity in Palestine are brought to justice" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 22 May 2024 -- Addressing the International Benevolence Awards Ceremony, President Erdoğan said: "We are making every effort to ensure that perpetrators of the crimes against humanity committed in Gaza and Palestine are brought to justice. We have decided to intervene in the genocide case filed by our South African friends against Israel at the International Court of Justice."
No: 93, 22 May 2024, Regarding the Announcements by Ireland, Norway and Spain on the Recognition of the State of Palestine Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 May 2024
Turkish drone failed to detect Iranian copter after crash: General Staff IRNA 22 May 2024 -- Iran says that a Turkish Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) that helped domestic teams during a massive search operation for President Ebrahim Raisi's crashed helicopter over the weekend had failed to spot its location despite reports suggesting that it was the Turkish drone that first detected the wreckage of helicopter in mountainous regions in northwest Iran.
Turkey Claims Its Drone Was Instrumental In Finding Wreckage Of Iranian Helicopter RFE/RL 22 May 2024 -- Turkey says its Akinci drone deserves more credit for helping to locate the wreckage of the Iranian helicopter that crashed in a remote and mountainous area of Iran on May 19, killing President Ebrahim Raisi and other top Iranian officials, according to Turkish media reports on May 22.
"The Turkish democracy should settle old scores with the tradition of coups by adopting a new and civilian constitution" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 20 May 2024 -- Delivering remarks following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, President Erdoğan stressed that the current constitution cannot sustain the new Türkiye, and said: "The Turkish democracy should settle old scores with the tradition of coups by adopting a new and civilian constitution."
Visit of the Foreign Minister of Turkiye to Pakistan Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 20 May 2024 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar today held comprehensive talks at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan. Foreign Minister Fidan is on an official visit to Pakistan at the invitation of his Pakistani counterpart.
No: 88, 19 May 2024, Regarding the Helicopter Crash in Iran Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 May 2024
No: 89, 19 May 2024, Regarding the Various Activities and Statements Made on 19 May 2024 in Greece Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 May 2024
No: 85, 17 May 2024, Regarding the Conclusions on Palestine of the Bahrain Declaration Issued at the 33rd Summit of the League of Arab States Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 17 May 2024
Turkish court hands pro-Kurdish politicians lengthy sentences over deadly protests VOA 17 May 2024 -- A Turkish court gave several lengthy prison sentences to pro-Kurdish politicians for instigating protests in southeastern Turkey in 2014 when the Islamic State group attacked the Syrian border town of Kobani.
Turkey sends Syrian mercenaries to Niger to secure strategic interests VOA 17 May 2024 -- Hundreds of Syrian mercenaries have been sent by Turkey to Niger in recent months to protect Ankara's economic and military interests in the West African nation, a rights group and experts said.
"We will continue to support Georgia's efforts for integration with Euro-Atlantic institutions" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 16 May 2024 -- Holding a joint press conference with Prime Minister Kobakhidze of Georgia, President Erdoğan noted that they had fruitful talks, and said: "I reaffirmed Türkiye's strong support for Georgia's territorial integrity, sovereignty, stability and welfare. I also highlighted that we will continue to support Georgia's efforts for integration with Euro-Atlantic institutions."
"The world cannot find peace without holding perpetrators of the Gaza genocide accountable" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 15 May 2024 -- Addressing AK Party's parliamentary group meeting, President Erdoğan said: "We will be chasing perpetrators of the genocide to make sure they are brought to justice. All should accept that the world cannot find peace, nor can it remain clean, without holding perpetrators of the Gaza genocide accountable. No one should expect us to remain silent or soften our words."
Erdogan: 'Terrorist' Israel will 'set sights' on Turkey if Hamas is defeated Press TV 15 May 2024 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says the "terrorist" Israeli regime will "set sights" on Turkey and will eventually target Anatolia if it manages to defeat the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Turkish Interior Chief Vows to Identify Plotters Against Erdogan Government Sputnik 15 May 2024 -- Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced on Wednesday intentions to identify structures working against the authorities and people of the country so that they would appear in court.
Secretary Blinken's Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan US Dept. of State 15 May 2024
Turkey says will apply to intervene in ICJ genocide case against Israel Press TV 14 May 2024 -- Turkey has decided to take legal action against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
"Our unity of understanding with Greece on the fight against terror is growing stronger" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 13 May 2024 -- Speaking at a joint press conference with Prime Minister Mitsotakis of Greece, President Erdoğan said: "Our unity of understanding with Greece on the fight against terror is growing stronger. We are of the same opinion that there is no room for terrorist organizations in the future of our region."
"Türkiye is the top provider of humanitarian aid to Gaza" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 12 May 2024 -- Addressing the World Islamic Scholars Consultation Summit, President Erdoğan said: "We have been exerting intensive efforts to stop the bloodshed in Gaza and prevent Israel's attacks. Türkiye is the top provider of humanitarian aid to Gaza, dispatching nearly 54 thousand tons of aid."
No: 82, 12 May 2024, Regarding the Social Media Message Posted by the Israeli Foreign Minister Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 12 May 2024
Erdogan Confirms His Intention to Improve Relations With Greece Sputnik 12 May 2024 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that he intends to strengthen relations with Greece and raise the level of bilateral relations to a historically unprecedented level.
No: 80, 10 May 2024, Regarding the UN General Assembly Resolution on Palestine Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 May 2024
Analysts: Turkey-Israel ties risk further deterioration over Gaza VOA 10 May 2024 -- Following Turkey's decision to halt all trade with Israel because of the war in Gaza, there are concerns that bilateral relations might deteriorate further.
Greece criticizes Turkey for converting ancient church to mosque VOA 09 May 2024 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has officially dedicated an ancient Byzantine church as a mosque, drawing a protest from Greece. Many Greeks want a summit scheduled for Monday in Ankara between Erdogan and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to be canceled.
QA-11, 7 May 2024, Statement of the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Öncü Keçeli in Response to a Question Regarding the Latest Developments in Gaza Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 07 May 2024
"I call on all Western actors to put pressure on the Israeli administration" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 06 May 2024 -- Delivering remarks following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, President Erdoğan said: "We welcome Hamas' announcement that it has agreed to the ceasefire. Now the same step should be taken by Israel. I call on all Western actors to put pressure on the Israeli administration."
Meeting of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister with the Foreign Minister of Turkiye Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 05 May 2024 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on the sidelines of the 15th OIC Islamic Summit Conference in Banjul, The Gambia.
"We do not want to see conflict, bloodshed or tears in our geography" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 03 May 2024 -- Speaking at a meeting with the board of MÜSİAD, President Erdoğan said: "We do not seek hostility or strife with any country in our region. As I have stated at every opportunity, we do not want to see conflict, bloodshed or tears in our geography."
[Türkiye's decision to halt all trade with Israel] "We have closed that door regardless of the trade volume between us" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 03 May 2024 -- Answering reporters' questions after Friday prayer, President Erdoğan, in answer to a question about Türkiye's decision to halt all trade with Israel, said: "We had a trade volume of 9.5 billion dollars. We now have closed that door regardless of this trade volume."
Turkey moves to suspend all trade with Israel over war on Gaza: Report Press TV 02 May 2024 -- Turkey has reportedly stopped all trade with Israel in the wake of months-long incessant military campaign against Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip.
Turkish Ministry of Trade Confirms Trade Relations With Israel Fully Suspended Sputnik 02 May 2024 -- Turkiye has fully suspended trading with Israel, and the decision will be in force until uninterrupted delivery of aid to the Gaza Strip is ensured, the Ministry of Trade confirmed on Thursday.
Turkiye Suspends All Trade With Israel - Reports Sputnik 02 May 2024 -- Turkiye has suspended all trade relations with Israel, with all imports and exports halted as of Thursday, Bloomberg reported, citing two Turkish officials familiar with the matter.
Turkey to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel at ICJ Press TV 01 May 2024 -- Turkey is seeking to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), as it promised to continue to support the Palestinian people in all circumstances.

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