Erdogan says Turkey sees itself a part of Europe
4 years, 1 month ago

Erdogan says Turkey sees itself a part of Europe

Live Mint  

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday that his country, an official candidate for European Union membership, sees itself as an inseparable part of Europe but will not give in to attacks and double standards. "We see ourselves as an inseparable part of Europe.However this does not mean that we will bow down to overt attacks to our country and nation, veiled injustices and double standards," Erdogan said in a speech to the members of its AK Party. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said this month that Turkey's rhetoric on Cyprus was aggravating tensions with the EU and Ankara had to understand that its behaviour was "widening its separation" from the bloc. The EU will discuss Turkey's pursuit of natural gas exploration in contested waters in the eastern Mediterranean at their next summit in December, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday.

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Turkey wants to join the BRICS bloc of developing economies, official confirms
4 months, 1 week ago

Turkey wants to join the BRICS bloc of developing economies, official confirms

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — A senior official on Tuesday confirmed a report that Turkey wants to join the BRICS bloc of developing economies but stopped short of declaring that the NATO country had formally applied for membership. Asked about the report, Omer Celik, spokesman for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling party, said Erdogan has stated “several times” that Turkey aspires …

Turkey’s Erdogan meets Greek PM, sees ‘no unsolvable problems’ in ties
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Turkey’s Erdogan meets Greek PM, sees ‘no unsolvable problems’ in ties

Al Jazeera  

On visit to Ankara, Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitotakis says leaders ‘wish to intensify our bilateral contacts’. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitotakis that there were “no unsolvable problems” between their countries as the leaders met in Ankara. “Looking towards the many things that unite us, we wish to intensify our bilateral contacts in the …

Turkey’s Erdogan offers to host a peace summit with Russia during a visit from Ukraine’s Zelenskyy
10 months ago

Turkey’s Erdogan offers to host a peace summit with Russia during a visit from Ukraine’s Zelenskyy

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, whose NATO-member country has sought to balance its close relations with both Ukraine and Russia, offered during a visit Friday from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to host a peace summit between the two countries. “We are Ukraine remains firm on not engaging directly with Russia on peace talks, and Zelenskyy has said multiple …

Turkey’s economy has improved, but its foreign policy is still messy
1 year ago

Turkey’s economy has improved, but its foreign policy is still messy

Hindustan Times  

FOR MOST countries, a 10% drop in the currency’s dollar value in just over five months would be cause for alarm. But the reformist current faces three big impediments: Mr Erdogan’s strongman instincts, his pact with Turkey’s nationalists, and his government’s relationships with Russia and Hamas. Mr Erdogan initially held up Sweden’s membership to press the country to go after …

Turkey's Erdogan calls for reinforced trust before trip to neighbour Greece
1 year, 1 month ago

Turkey's Erdogan calls for reinforced trust before trip to neighbour Greece

Firstpost  

Erdogan and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis agreed in July to resume talks and confidence-building measures as they hailed a new, “positive climate” in ties after more than a year of tensions over energy resources and defence issues. “There is no problem we cannot solve through dialogue based on mutual goodwill,” Erdogan told Kathimerini newspaper in an interview, a day …

Ankara slams EU report on Turkey’s membership bid as unjust and biased
1 year, 2 months ago

Ankara slams EU report on Turkey’s membership bid as unjust and biased

Al Jazeera  

The report on Turkey’s progress towards meeting standards for EU membership says Ankara is ‘backsliding’. The report, published on Wednesday by the EU’s executive arm, accused Ankara of “serious backsliding” on democratic standards, the rule of law, human rights and judicial independence. The Turkish ministry said the allegations were unfair and highlighted “the insincerity of EU’s approach and a clear …

Analysis: Is Turkey’s bid for EU membership over?
1 year, 3 months ago

Analysis: Is Turkey’s bid for EU membership over?

Al Jazeera  

Tensions between the sides flare again as Erdogan signals parting ways with the bloc after a rough European Parliament report. The EP resolution adopted a report published by the European Commission last year and said that Turkey’s EU accession process “cannot be resumed” without a “drastic change of course” by Ankara. “It would be hard to get the necessary support …

Turkey’s Erdogan says he trusts Russia ‘just as much as I trust the West’
1 year, 3 months ago

Turkey’s Erdogan says he trusts Russia ‘just as much as I trust the West’

LA Times  

Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks at a news conference at the end of the G-20 summit in New Delhi on Sept. 10. “I have no reason not to trust them,” Erdogan said of Russia during an interview late Monday with PBS in New York, where he is attending the United Nations General Assembly. “We continue to emphasize the importance …

Erdogan says Turkey may part ways with EU, claims bloc 'making efforts to sever ties'
1 year, 3 months ago

Erdogan says Turkey may part ways with EU, claims bloc 'making efforts to sever ties'

India TV News  

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday indicated that Turkey may part ways with the European Union, while also implying that the country is mulling ending its bid to join the 27-nation bloc. "The EU is making efforts to sever ties with Turkey," he told reporters before departing for the 78th UN General Assembly in New York. The Turkish President was …

Erdogan says Turkey may part ways with the EU. He implied the country could end its membership bid
1 year, 3 months ago

Erdogan says Turkey may part ways with the EU. He implied the country could end its membership bid

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Saturday that Turkey may part ways with the European Union, implying that the country is thinking about ending its bid to join the 27-nation bloc. “The EU is making efforts to sever ties with Turkey,” he told reporters before departing for the 78th U.N. General Assembly in New York. “We will evaluate the …

Turkey may part ways with EU if necessary: Erdogan
1 year, 3 months ago

Turkey may part ways with EU if necessary: Erdogan

Firstpost  

Turkish membership in the EU has been an official candidate for 24 years, but recent stagnation in the admission process is due to EU worries about abuses of human rights and respect for the rule of law When asked about the details of a European Parliament report on Turkey on Saturday, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan stated that Ankara may “part …

Turkey asks the EU to take bold steps to advance its membership bid, while the EU urges reforms
1 year, 4 months ago

Turkey asks the EU to take bold steps to advance its membership bid, while the EU urges reforms

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey’s top diplomat on Wednesday affirmed his country’s resolve to join the European Union and urged the 27-member bloc to take courageous steps to advance its bid. “The European Union cannot be a truly global actor without Turkey,” Fidan said. The negotiations, however, came to a standstill in 2018 over Turkey’s democratic backsliding and erosion of the …

Turkish President Erdogan says Putin may visit Turkey in August
1 year, 5 months ago

Turkish President Erdogan says Putin may visit Turkey in August

Firstpost  

Erdogan expressed his optimism that the visit will likely occur in August. On Putin’s recent offer to send grain to African countries free of charge, Erdogan said, “We’re in line with Russia on this issue, that is, we will turn the grains coming from Russia through the Black Sea corridor into flour and we will transport to poor African countries …

Turkey’s pledge of support for Sweden’s NATO entry is tied to goals on security and EU membership
1 year, 5 months ago

Turkey’s pledge of support for Sweden’s NATO entry is tied to goals on security and EU membership

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — Turkey made a surprise pledge to drop its opposition to Sweden joining NATO, paving the way for the Nordic country to become a member of the Western military alliance. Ustum described Turkey’s statements over the Quran-burnings as “a tool in the negotiations.” adding that “for Turkey it was mainly about terrorist organizations.” TURKEY WANTS F-16 FIGHTER JETS FROM …

Why Turkey changed its stance on Sweden’s NATO membership
1 year, 6 months ago

Why Turkey changed its stance on Sweden’s NATO membership

Al Jazeera  

Ankara supports Stockholm’s bid after it receives backing on key conditions that range from buying US F-16s to visa-free travel to Europe’s Schengen area. However, Turkey also sought a general normalisation and improvement in its relations with the EU countries and the US in general through Sweden’s process, using it as a peg,” Dalay told Al Jazeera. According to a …

Erdogan links Sweden's NATO membership to Turkey's EU accession
1 year, 6 months ago

Erdogan links Sweden's NATO membership to Turkey's EU accession

Firstpost  

After membership negotiations began in 2005, during Erdogan’s first term as prime minister, Turkey’s application to join the EU was put on hold for many years In an unexpected move, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan stated on Monday that the EU should pave the way for Ankara’s admission before Turkey’s parliament supports Sweden’s application to join the NATO military alliance. After …

Erdogan says Turkey could approve Sweden's NATO membership if Europeans 'open way' to Turkey E.U. bid
1 year, 6 months ago

Erdogan says Turkey could approve Sweden's NATO membership if Europeans 'open way' to Turkey E.U. bid

The Hindu  

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his country could approve Sweden’s membership in NATO if European nations “open the way” to Turkey’s bid to join the European Union. Mr. Erdogan, whose country has been holding off its final approval to Sweden’s NATO membership, made the comments in Ankara on July 10 before departing to the alliance’s summit meeting in Vilnius, …

If EU embraces Turkey, Ankara to back Sweden’s NATO bid: Erdogan
1 year, 6 months ago

If EU embraces Turkey, Ankara to back Sweden’s NATO bid: Erdogan

Al Jazeera  

Turkish president says EU should open the way for his country to join the bloc before Ankara approves Sweden’s NATO membership. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he would back Sweden’s NATO candidacy if the European Union resumes long-stalled membership talks with Ankara. “First, open the way for Turkey’s membership in the European Union, and then we will open it …

‘Historic day’: Turkey’s Erdogan agrees to back Sweden’s NATO bid
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Historic day’: Turkey’s Erdogan agrees to back Sweden’s NATO bid

Al Jazeera  

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has agreed to back Sweden’s bid to join NATO after a year of blocking the move, citing Turkish security concerns. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg announced on Monday that Erdogan agreed to forward Sweden’s membership bid to Turkey’s parliament. ‘At the gates of the EU’ Earlier on Monday, Erdogan had upped the stakes further by demanding …

Turkey's leader will work to approve Sweden's NATO bid ASAP, the alliance's head says
1 year, 6 months ago

Turkey's leader will work to approve Sweden's NATO bid ASAP, the alliance's head says

NPR  

Turkey's leader will work to approve Sweden's NATO bid ASAP, the alliance's head says Enlarge this image toggle caption Yves Herman/Pool/AFP via Getty Images Yves Herman/Pool/AFP via Getty Images NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Turkey's leader has agreed to secure swift Turkish parliament approval of Sweden's bid to join the defense alliance, in a breakthrough after Turkey has blocked the …

Turkey’s Erdogan hosts Zelenskyy, says Ukraine deserves membership in NATO
1 year, 6 months ago

Turkey’s Erdogan hosts Zelenskyy, says Ukraine deserves membership in NATO

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed support early Saturday for Ukraine joining NATO, saying the war-torn country deserves to join the alliance. “There is no doubt that Ukraine deserves NATO membership,” Erdogan told reporters, His support for Ukraine comes as Turkey has been holding off giving its final approval to Sweden joining NATO, saying Stockholm is not effectively …

Erdogan signals Turkey isn’t ready to ratify Sweden NATO membership, saying there’s more work to do
1 year, 6 months ago

Erdogan signals Turkey isn’t ready to ratify Sweden NATO membership, saying there’s more work to do

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan signaled Monday that his country is not ready to ratify Sweden’s membership in NATO, saying Stockholm had to work harder on the “homework” it needs to complete. “Everyone must accept that Turkey’s friendship cannot be won by supporting terrorism or by making space for terrorists.” Turkey has delayed giving its final approval …

Turkey’s Erdogan defies pressure over Sweden’s NATO application
1 year, 6 months ago

Turkey’s Erdogan defies pressure over Sweden’s NATO application

Al Jazeera  

Turkish president says the Nordic nation has not fully addressed his security concerns. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has rebuffed growing international pressure on Turkey to ratify Sweden’s NATO membership bid before the military alliance meets in July. “But Turkey is not ready to make a decision yet and thinks that they need to have more answers to the questions they …

Recep Tayyip Erdogan declares victory in historic Turkey runoff
1 year, 7 months ago

Recep Tayyip Erdogan declares victory in historic Turkey runoff

The Hindu  

The head of Turkey’s election commission on May 28 declared President Recep Tayyip Erdogan the winner of a historic runoff vote that will extend his 20-year rule until 2028. “God willing, we will be deserving of your trust.” Turkey’s main cities erupted in jubilation as Mr. Erdogan spoke. He pushed Mr. Erdogan into Turkey’s first runoff on May 14 and …

As Turkey heads to runoff presidential race, domestic issues loom large
1 year, 7 months ago

As Turkey heads to runoff presidential race, domestic issues loom large

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has parlayed his country’s NATO membership and location straddling Europe and the Middle East into international influence, is favored to win reelection in a presidential runoff Sunday, despite a host of domestic issues. His challenger in the runoff is Kemal Kilicdaroglu, the 74-year-old leader of the main opposition social democratic Republican …

Turkey’s fiercely contested election to go to second round today; Erdogan's fate at stake I KEY DETAILS
1 year, 7 months ago

Turkey’s fiercely contested election to go to second round today; Erdogan's fate at stake I KEY DETAILS

India TV News  

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has parlayed his country’s NATO membership and location straddling Europe and the Middle East into international influence, is favoured to win reelection in a presidential runoff Sunday, despite a host of domestic issues. His challenger in the runoff is Kemal Kilicdaroglu, the 74-year-old leader of the main opposition social democratic Republican People’s Party and …

Turkey elections | Why Europe is watching closely
1 year, 7 months ago

Turkey elections | Why Europe is watching closely

The Hindu  

Turkey's elections on May 14 are a key moment not just for the country itself but also for its European neighbours. "It is important that the process itself is clean and free," said Sergey Lagodinsky, a German member of the European Parliament who co-chairs a group of EU and Turkish lawmakers. Peter Stano, a spokesman for the EU's diplomatic service, …

Turkey is holding a momentous election this weekend. Here’s what’s at stake
1 year, 8 months ago

Turkey is holding a momentous election this weekend. Here’s what’s at stake

LA Times  

A woman holds her head in her hands as rescue teams comb the rubble of buildings destroyed by February’s catastrophic earthquake in southern Turkey. A six-party opposition alliance has united behind the candidacy of Kemal Kilicdaroglu, leader of the social-democratic Republican People’s Party, promising to undo democratic backsliding, repatriate Syrian refugees and to promote the rights of Turkish women. Here’s …

Turkey’s Erdogan says he will back Finland’s NATO bid
1 year, 9 months ago

Turkey’s Erdogan says he will back Finland’s NATO bid

Al Jazeera  

Finland and Sweden jointly applied for membership, but Ankara has so far backed only Helsinki’s bid. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey will ratify Finland’s NATO membership, paving the way for the country to join the military bloc ahead of Sweden. “It seems that NATO has changed that position.” Before his arrival on Thursday, Niinisto said Turkish officials had requested …

Erdogan might approve Finland’s NATO bid, ‘shock’ Sweden
1 year, 11 months ago

Erdogan might approve Finland’s NATO bid, ‘shock’ Sweden

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — Turkey’s president has suggested his country might approve Finland’s application for NATO membership before taking any action on Sweden’s, while the Turkish government issued a travel warning for European countries due to anti-Turkish demonstrations and what it described as Islamophobia. The travel warning published late Saturday followed demonstrations last weekend outside the Turkish Embassy in Sweden, where an …

Turkey summons Swedish envoy over ‘heinous’ protest action
1 year, 11 months ago

Turkey summons Swedish envoy over ‘heinous’ protest action

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey has summoned the Swedish ambassador to convey Ankara’s displeasure after a mannequin depicting Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was hung outside the city hall in Stockholm, state broadcaster TRT reported. Turkish officials on Thursday described the incident as “terrorist propaganda” by supporters of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, and other Kurdish militant groups. TRT …

Turkish foreign policy, the East-West divide
2 years, 2 months ago

Turkish foreign policy, the East-West divide

The Hindu  

Amidst the sharp East-West hostilities generated by the war in Ukraine, there is one country that is at the centre of regional diplomacy — Turkey. And, in a dramatic overture, on August 19, Mr. Erdoğan indicated Turkey’s readiness to engage with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, saying “there is no resentment in politics”. The agreement was signed in the presence of …

Turkey’s Erdogan pledges to bolster stability in Balkans
2 years, 4 months ago

Turkey’s Erdogan pledges to bolster stability in Balkans

Associated Press  

BELGRADE, Serbia — Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday pledged his country’s support in resolving long-standing disputes in the Balkans that continue to threaten stability in the troubled region. Speaking in the Serbian capital Belgrade, Erdogan expressed hope that a recent agreement settling a travel document dispute between Serbia and Kosovo can help further bolster regional stability. “We are …

‘Provocations’: Erdogan decries Western policy towards Russia
2 years, 4 months ago

‘Provocations’: Erdogan decries Western policy towards Russia

Al Jazeera  

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accused Western nations of provoking Russia, as he hailed Ankara’s policy of “balance” regarding Russia’s war in Ukraine. The Turkish president told reporters on Wednesday, during a visit to Belgrade, that he understood Putin’s decision to cut off natural gas supplies to Germany via the Nord Stream pipeline. “As long as you try to …

Turkey warns it can ‘freeze’ Sweden, Finland’s NATO process
2 years, 5 months ago

Turkey warns it can ‘freeze’ Sweden, Finland’s NATO process

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey can still “freeze” Sweden and Finland’s membership in NATO unless the two countries take steps that meet Ankara’s security demands, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday. Last month, Turkey lifted its objection to Sweden and Finland joining the alliance but warned that it would block the process if they fail to extradite suspects with links …

Turkey warns it can ‘freeze’ Sweden’s, Finland’s NATO process
2 years, 5 months ago

Turkey warns it can ‘freeze’ Sweden’s, Finland’s NATO process

LA Times  

Turkey can still “freeze” Sweden’s and Finland’s memberships in NATO unless the two countries take steps that meet Ankara’s security demands, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday. Last month, Turkey lifted its objection to Sweden and Finland joining the alliance but warned that it would block the process if they fail to extradite suspects with links to outlawed Kurdish …

Turkish President Erdogan Makes Call to 'Intensify' Efforts to End War in Ukraine
2 years, 6 months ago

Turkish President Erdogan Makes Call to 'Intensify' Efforts to End War in Ukraine

News 18  

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday called for an intensified effort to end the war in Ukraine, adding that there were “no losers in a just peace”. Turkey has supplied Ukraine with armed drones and other weapons, but Erdogan also enjoys a close working relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin. “We should intensify our diplomatic efforts for a long-lasting …

Turkish president: Sweden hasn’t alleviated NATO concerns
2 years, 6 months ago

Turkish president: Sweden hasn’t alleviated NATO concerns

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has told Sweden’s prime minister that he has not seen any “tangible” moves to address Turkey’s concerns about her country joining NATO, Erdogan’s office said Saturday. Erdogan called in a phone conversation with Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson for “binding commitments” from Sweden, as well as a “concrete change of attitude” in the country’s …

Turkey wants ‘concrete steps’ from Sweden, Finland over NATO bids
2 years, 6 months ago

Turkey wants ‘concrete steps’ from Sweden, Finland over NATO bids

Al Jazeera  

Turkish president says no progress can be achieved in the process without seeing ‘concrete steps’ by both countries. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says steps should be taken to address Ankara’s “legitimate” concerns over the NATO bids of Finland and Sweden. According to a statement by Turkey’s Communications Directorate on Wednesday, Erdogan told NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg in a phone …

NATO chief Stoltenberg speaks with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan about Finland, Sweden joining
2 years, 7 months ago

NATO chief Stoltenberg speaks with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan about Finland, Sweden joining

The Hindu  

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has met with Finland's Prime Minister and spoken to Turkey's President as he seeks to overcome Turkish resistance to Finland and Sweden joining the alliance. Mr. Stoltenberg, who visited Washington this week, tweeted late Friday that he met with Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin while there and discussed “the need to address Turkey's concerns and move …

NATO chief speaks with Erdogan about Finland, Sweden joining
2 years, 7 months ago

NATO chief speaks with Erdogan about Finland, Sweden joining

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has met with Finland’s prime minister and spoken to Turkey’s president as he seeks to overcome Turkish resistance to Finland and Sweden joining the alliance. Russia’s war in Ukraine pushed the Nordic countries to apply to join NATO, but Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accuses Sweden and Finland of supporting Kurdish militants deemed by …

Will no longer hold high-level talks with Greece: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
2 years, 7 months ago

Will no longer hold high-level talks with Greece: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

The Hindu  

Turkey will no longer hold high-level talks with neighbouring Greece, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on June 1 amid rising tensions between the traditional rivals. Mr. Erdogan's pivot on the talks appeared to have been triggered last week when he signalled his displeasure at comments made by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during a trip to the U. S. …

EXPLAINER: What Turkey’s Erdogan could gain in NATO debate
2 years, 7 months ago

EXPLAINER: What Turkey’s Erdogan could gain in NATO debate

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Within a two-week span, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan caused a stir by throwing a wrench in Sweden and Finland’s historic request to join NATO, lashing out at fellow alliance member Greece and announcing plans for a new incursion into Syria. Erdogan appears to be using Turkey’s role as a mediator in the Ukraine war and its …

Turkey’s Erdogan talks to Swedish, Finnish leaders on NATO
2 years, 7 months ago

Turkey’s Erdogan talks to Swedish, Finnish leaders on NATO

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday discussed his objections to Sweden and Finland joining NATO with the two Nordic countries’ leaders, Erdogan’s office said. He spoke to Finnish President Sauli Niinisto and Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson in separate calls to address Ankara’s concerns about those it considers terrorists in their countries, the presidential communications office said …

Turkey’s Erdogan to speak to Finland on May 21 as NATO application row simmers
2 years, 7 months ago

Turkey’s Erdogan to speak to Finland on May 21 as NATO application row simmers

The Hindu  

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he will speak to Finland on May 21, while maintaining his opposition to Finnish and Swedish NATO membership bids over their history of hosting members of groups which Ankara deems terrorists. Mr. Erdogan said he had discussed the issue with the Dutch prime minister on May 20 and would also speak to Britain on …

Turkey's president Erdogan 'determined' to block NATO membership of Sweden and Finland
2 years, 7 months ago

Turkey's president Erdogan 'determined' to block NATO membership of Sweden and Finland

Firstpost  

Erdogan is threatening to block the bid, singling out Sweden as ‘a complete terror focus, a complete terror haven,’ in a video broadcast he tweeted on Thursday Istanbul: Turkey is “determined” to block Sweden’s and Finland’s bids to join NATO, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Thursday, calling Stockholm, in particular, a “complete terror haven.” Abandoning their long-established non-alignment policy after …

Turkey’s Erdogan links Sweden’s NATO bid to return of ‘terrorists’
2 years, 7 months ago

Turkey’s Erdogan links Sweden’s NATO bid to return of ‘terrorists’

The Hindu  

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has threatened to block Finland and Sweden from joining NATO, urged the alliance’s members on May 18 to “respect” Ankara’s concerns about the two countries, which Turkey accuses of harbouring terrorists. “Our only expectation from NATO allies is to first understand our sensitivity, respect and finally support it,” Mr. Erdogan told his party’s lawmakers …

Erdogan urges NATO allies to respect concerns on Finland, Sweden
2 years, 7 months ago

Erdogan urges NATO allies to respect concerns on Finland, Sweden

Al Jazeera  

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has urged Turkey’s NATO allies to “respect” the country’s concerns over the membership bids of Sweden and Finland, which Ankara accuses of harbouring “terrorists”. “Our only expectation from NATO allies is … to first understand our sensitivity, respect and finally support it,” Erdogan told his AK party’s legislators in parliament on Wednesday. Turkish Justice ministry …

EXPLAINER: Why is Turkey wary of Nordic states’ NATO bid?
2 years, 7 months ago

EXPLAINER: Why is Turkey wary of Nordic states’ NATO bid?

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has thrown a spanner in the works of Sweden and Finland’s historic decisions to seek NATO membership, declaring that he cannot allow them to join due to their alleged support of Kurdish militants and other groups that Ankara says threaten its national security. Erdogan’s objection to Sweden and Finland stems from Turkish …

Turkey 'will not say yes' to NATO membership for Sweden, Finland: Erdogan
2 years, 7 months ago

Turkey 'will not say yes' to NATO membership for Sweden, Finland: Erdogan

The Hindu  

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday confirmed Turkey's opposition to NATO membership for Finland and Sweden, again accusing them of failing to take a clear stance against terrorism. "We will not say 'yes' to those who apply sanctions to Turkey to join security organisation NATO," Mr. Erdogan said. Sweden and Finland have failed to respond positively to Turkey's 33 extradition …

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