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Iranian Prez hails Erdogan's visit as 'turning point'
The Iranian President highlighted the importance of security cooperation between the two countries, noting that they stressed in the talks the necessity of guaranteeing security along the common border and discussed cooperation in the fight against terrorism, drug trafficking and organized crimes.
Raisi, Putin vow to expand Iran-Russia cooperation, ensure regional security
The meeting was held following Putin's arrival in Tehran on Tuesday afternoon for participation in a trilateral meeting with Raisi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the issue of Syria later in the day, Xinhua news agency reported, citing a report by the Iranian presidency's website.
Turkey to freeze Finland, Sweden's NATO bids if they fail to keep promises: Prez
NATO's 30 member states signed accession protocols for Sweden and Finland in early July, starting the process to admit the two Nordic countries into the military alliance, Xinhua news agency reported. The next step is for the parliaments of all NATO members to ratify their accession to NATO. Finland and Sweden's NATO bid was initially blocked by Turkey, which accused them of "supporting" anti-Turkish terrorist groups.
Turkey renews extradition requests with Sweden, Finland after NATO membership deal
"Today we have renewed some requests that were rejected before and reminded them of some requests that were not responded to," Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag said in a televised interview on Haber Global broadcaster. Bozdag said the two countries previously did not respond to any of Turkey's extradition requests for "terror suspects" although they were in line with both the international and bilateral agreements.
Turkey greenlights Sweden, Finland's NATO bid, internal conflicts remain
After an extended meeting among leaders from the three countries together with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Tuesday afternoon, a trilateral memorandum addressing Turkey's security concerns was agreed and signed, paving the way for the two Nordic states' NATO membership applications, Xinhua news agency reported. "This will strengthen NATO, and it will also strengthen Sweden and Finland", said Stoltenberg, adding that now is the time for the 30 different parliaments to make a decision
Turkey's concerns not eased on Finland, Sweden's NATO bid: Erdogan
Recep Tayyip Erdogan told NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in a phone call that Finland and Sweden had to take sincere and tangible steps over the harbouring of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) and Syria's Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) within their borders, reports Xinhua news agency. The President pointed out that the military and industrial sanctions on Turkey should be lifted and not be put back into effect after the accession.
Erdogan reiterates no more high-level strategic council meeting with Greece
"Unless I come across an honest politician, I will no longer be meeting them, and we have terminated our high-level strategic council meetings, and we will not hold the meeting with Greece," Erdogan told reporters in Istanbul. The President's comments came after a week of heated exchanges between the two countries regarding the status of the Aegean Sea and its islands.
Turkey to address security concerns in Syria with new operation: President
Erdogan made the announcement in an address to his party members in the capital Ankara, noting the new operation will make up for the "shortcomings" of the security line on its southern borders, Xinhua news agency reported. The Turkish military "destroyed the terror corridor" that Syria's Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) has aimed to build, he said, referring to Turkey's four previous operations in northern Syria along the Turkish border.
Turkey's concerns on Sweden, Finland's NATO bids 'legitimate': President
"Both countries should clearly display that they have given up supporting terrorism, that they have lifted sanctions against Turkey, and that they are ready to show alliance solidarity," Erdogan told the NATO chief in a phone call, Xinhua news agency reported. Stoltenberg stressed the "necessity to meet the expectations of Turkey, an important ally."
UN approves Turkey's request to change name to Turkiye
Addressing reporters, Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, said the change came into force immediately at the time when the world body received a letter from Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu to the UN chief with a request to change the country's name, Xinhua news agency reported.
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