Ankara

Next political dialogue between Turkish and Greek officials

On 12 June, the fourth political dialogue between the deputy foreign ministers of Türkiye and Greece was held in Ankara.

Ankara hosts international conference on return to Western Azerbaijan, calls for justice and reconciliation

An international conference titled “Return to Western Azerbaijan as an Essential Condition for the Supremacy of Human Rights” convened this week in Ankara, Türkiye, bringing together over 250 participants from Azerbaijan and Türkiye.

Ilham Aliyev calls for safe return of Western Azerbaijanis and regional peace

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, in a letter to the international conference on “Return to Western Azerbaijan as an Important Condition for the Supremacy of Human Rights” in Ankara, stressed peace, justice, and urged Armenia to support a safe return and abandon territorial claims.

Iraqi prime minister accepts turkish invitation to visit Ankara next month

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has accepted an invitation from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to visit Ankara next month. The visit will coincide with the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council meeting, which will be held in May.

Iran summons Turkish ambassador over FM Fidan’s remarks

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has summoned Türkiye’s ambassador to protest remarks by Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan criticizing Iran’s regional policies. The move highlights diplomatic tensions between Tehran and Ankara.

Turkish and British officials to discuss post-Assad Syria in Ankara talks

Türkiye to play "important" role in ending Russia-Ukraine war, says Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan

"Türkiye has great potential in this direction", says Hakan Fidan, adding that Ankara is "strong, important" in the region.

Zelenskyy expresses surprise over Russia-US talks in Saudi Arabia

Turkish intelligence chief and Iranian officials discuss Gaza, Syria and counterterrorism

Ibrahim Kalin meets with Iranian officials in Tehran to discuss security issues, including counterterrorism efforts and developments in Gaza and Syria

Türkiye steps up airstrikes on PKK in Iraq, Syria after Ankara attack

Türkiye launched fresh airstrikes on Kurdistan Workers Party militants in Syria and Iraq overnight, hitting 47 targets, in response to a gun attack in Ankara

Five people killed in attack on aviation site in Türkiye

Five people were killed and 22 others wounded in an attack at the Turkish Aerospace Industries' (TUSAS) headquarters

Germany approves major arms exports to Türkiye