Foreign Affairs: Türkiye's relations with the world

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Turkish Foreign Ministry condemns Houthi attack

The Turkish Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the Houthis' attack on civilian infrastructure serving the Prophet's Mosque in Medina and said the attacks must stop immediately.

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Foreign Affairs Updated 2 Oct, 00:41

Türkiye-Ukraine free trade agreement takes effect

The Turkish Trade Ministry announced the Free Trade Agreement between Türkiye and Ukraine entered into force today. Customs duty arrangements will begin to apply on 1 January 2027.

24 Sept Erdoğan-Zelensky meeting: Türkiye-Ukraine free trade agreement signed

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Foreign Affairs Updated 1 Oct, 20:37

Otokar signs $1.47 billion armored vehicle export deal

Otokar signed an export contract worth about $1.47 billion covering the supply of wheeled armored vehicles and integrated logistics support services. Deliveries are planned to start in 2027.

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Foreign Affairs Updated 1 Oct, 19:11

Turkish Defence Ministry announces purchase of 12 C-130J aircraft from UK

The Turkish Defence Ministry (MSB) announced that a deal was signed to buy 12 C-130J aircraft from the UK. The first two aircraft are planned to be delivered in December.

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Foreign Affairs Updated 1 Oct, 11:28

Turkish Defence Ministry welcomes Iraq's steps in Sinjar

The Turkish Defence Ministry said it welcomed the Central Iraqi Government's steps to establish state authority in Sinjar and will gradually hand the Bashiqa-Zilkan camp over to Iraqi authorities.

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Foreign Affairs Updated 1 Oct, 11:24

Türkiye issues NAVTEX for Oruç Reis until 25 October

Türkiye issued a NAVTEX valid until 25 October for the Oruç Reis seismic survey ship in the sea area between Antalya and Mersin. The ship will be accompanied by the support vessels Denar Pathfinder, Denar Echo and Kiriçi.

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Foreign Affairs Published 1 Oct, 09:30

First HÜRKUŞ-2 export deal signed with Azerbaijan

Defence Industries President Haluk Görgün announced 14 HÜRKUŞ-2 trainer aircraft developed by TUSAŞ will be delivered to Azerbaijan. He said the total value of the deals exceeded $500 million.

30 Sept Türkiye and Azerbaijan sign defence deal worth over $500 million

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Foreign Affairs Published 1 Oct, 06:59

Kathimerini: Türkiye speeds up gas pipeline work for Northern Cyprus

Greek newspaper Kathimerini reported that Türkiye had sped up preparations for a subsea gas pipeline project to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (KKTC), with a NAVTEX declaration from Antalya expected in early October.

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Foreign Affairs Published 30 Sept, 19:07

Kremlin says moving S-400 systems in Türkiye to friendly country is on agenda

Kremlin Spokesman Dmitriy Peskov announced that moving the S-400 air defence systems in Türkiye to a country Russia considers friendly is on the agenda.

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Foreign Affairs Updated 30 Sept, 17:54

Germany expands visa facilitation for Turkish businesspeople

North Rhine-Westphalia Premier Hendrik Wüst announced that Germany will expand its fast-track visa system to speed up visa procedures for Turkish businesspeople.

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Foreign Affairs Published 30 Sept, 17:22

First Turkish Eurofighter pilots begin training in Britain

The British Royal Air Force (RAF) said two Turkish pilots have begun Eurofighter Typhoon training at RAF Coningsby base.

20 Sept MSB reports maintenance facilities examined in UK for Eurofighter

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Foreign Affairs Updated 30 Sept, 17:01

Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus finance ministry revokes Segure Insurance licences

The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (KKTC) Finance Ministry announced that Segure Insurance Ltd.'s licences in all insurance classes have been revoked. Applications for motor own-damage claims can be filed until the end of working hours on Monday.

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Foreign Affairs Published 30 Sept, 14:27

Unity Force-2026 exercise holds infiltration and urban warfare training

The Turkish Defence Ministry (MSB) announced that infiltration operations and urban warfare training were held as part of the Unity Force-2026 Exercise with the participation of Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan.

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Foreign Affairs Published 30 Sept, 13:16

Türkiye suspends Iran flights with over 50,000 tickets cancelled

After a US sanctions threat, Türkiye suspended airlines' flights to Iran for an indefinite period. More than 50,000 tickets issued since 21 September were included in fare refunds.

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Foreign Affairs Published 30 Sept, 10:51

Saudi Arabia approves visa waiver deal with Türkiye

The Saudi Council of Ministers, meeting under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, approved the visa waiver agreement with Türkiye for holders of diplomatic and special passports.

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Foreign Affairs Updated 30 Sept, 09:42

Syria starts work on Qamishli-Nusaybin border crossing

The Syrian administration started work to reopen the Qamishli-Nusaybin Border Crossing, which closed in 2012. The crossing is planned to become the seventh border crossing point between Türkiye and Syria.

27 Sept Nusaybin-Qamishli border gate to reopen

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Foreign Affairs Updated 29 Sept, 21:52

Great Sea Interconnector route to avoid Marine National Park

Greece's Kathimerini newspaper reported that the route of the €1.9 billion Great Sea Interconnector power line planned by Greece, France and the Greek Cypriot Administration will be changed to avoid the Marine National Park Türkiye declared between Fethiye and Kaş.

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Foreign Affairs Published 29 Sept, 12:03

Bolat holds Made in EU talks in Brussels

Trade Minister Ömer Bolat met senior EU officials in Brussels and raised the impact of the 'Made in EU' approach on Turkish industry. Bolat said they wanted regulation on a win-win basis.

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Foreign Affairs Published 28 Sept, 19:21

Türkiye condemns entry of 1,143 Israelis into Al-Aqsa

1,143 Israelis entered Al-Aqsa Mosque during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot under Israeli police protection and performed religious rituals in its courtyards. The Foreign Ministry, AK Party Spokesperson Ömer Çelik and Presidency Communications Director Burhanettin Duran condemned the move.

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Foreign Affairs Updated 28 Sept, 19:05

Üstel: 40,000 lira bonus for social insurance pensioners in November

Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (KKTC) Prime Minister Ünal Üstel announced a 40,000 lira (TL) bonus for about 48,000 social insurance pensioners in November. The promised 10 percent raise will also be paid from 1 January 2027.

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Foreign Affairs Published 28 Sept, 10:34

Türkiye ranks eighth in arms exports

Türkiye rose to 8th place worldwide with arms exports of 4.23 billion dollars, according to CAMTO's 2025 data. This was Türkiye's highest ranking on this list.

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Foreign Affairs Updated 27 Sept, 20:14

Fidan meets UNGA President Khalilur Rahman in New York

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with General Assembly President Khalilur Rahman in New York on the margins of the 81st United Nations General Assembly. Global issues were discussed at the meeting.

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Foreign Affairs Published 27 Sept, 08:25

Hakan Fidan says Israel must pay very heavy price

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said in a statement at the Türkevi in New York that Israel must now pay very heavy prices.

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Foreign Affairs Updated 26 Sept, 23:07

Fidan: Türkiye may end presence in Bashiqa

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that as Iraq implements its roadmap to disarm armed groups, Türkiye could gradually reduce and end its military presence at the Bashiqa Base.

23 Sept Türkiye and Iraq reach agreement on Sinjar: Turkish forces to hand over Bashiqa-Zilkan

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Foreign Affairs Updated 26 Sept, 22:53

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Turkish Foreign Ministry condemns Houthi attack

Türkiye-Ukraine free trade agreement takes effect

Otokar signs $1.47 billion armored vehicle export deal

Turkish Defence Ministry announces purchase of 12 C-130J aircraft from UK

Turkish Defence Ministry welcomes Iraq's steps in Sinjar

Türkiye issues NAVTEX for Oruç Reis until 25 October

First HÜRKUŞ-2 export deal signed with Azerbaijan

Kathimerini: Türkiye speeds up gas pipeline work for Northern Cyprus

Kremlin says moving S-400 systems in Türkiye to friendly country is on agenda

Germany expands visa facilitation for Turkish businesspeople

First Turkish Eurofighter pilots begin training in Britain

Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus finance ministry revokes Segure Insurance licences

Unity Force-2026 exercise holds infiltration and urban warfare training

Türkiye suspends Iran flights with over 50,000 tickets cancelled

Saudi Arabia approves visa waiver deal with Türkiye

Syria starts work on Qamishli-Nusaybin border crossing

Great Sea Interconnector route to avoid Marine National Park

Bolat holds Made in EU talks in Brussels

Türkiye condemns entry of 1,143 Israelis into Al-Aqsa

Üstel: 40,000 lira bonus for social insurance pensioners in November

Türkiye ranks eighth in arms exports

Fidan meets UNGA President Khalilur Rahman in New York

Hakan Fidan says Israel must pay very heavy price

Fidan: Türkiye may end presence in Bashiqa

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