Hami Aksoy
Greece cannot unilaterally redraw shared border, says Ankara
Turkey will not allow Greece to unilaterally redraw the border in a fait accompli, but bilateral technical talks as proposed by Turkey could solve the issue, a Turkish official said on May 23.
Threat to hit Turkey in Libya underscores risk of escalation
Turkey warned on Thursday against any attacks on its interests in Libya by Khalifa Haftar's forces after his Libyan National Army (LNA) threatened to respond to recent military setbacks by striking Turkish positions in the country.
"In the event Turkish interests in Libya are targeted, this will have very grave consequences," said Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesman Hami Aksoy.
Turkey says EU commissioner speaks like Greek rather than EU official
Turkey on Wednesday slammed comments by European Commission Vice-President for Promoting the European Way of Life Margaritis Schinas who said Turkey had tried to exploit refugees for political gains.
Ankara slams European Commission official's statement
Turkey on May 20 slammed a statement by Margaritis Schinas, European Commission Vice President for Promoting Our European Way of Life, about the country and migration, saying it was more like the political discourses of members of the Greek government than of a European Union official.
Turkey remembers Circassian exile under Russian empire
The Turkish Foreign Ministry reaffirmed Turkey's support to the territorial integrity of Ukraine on the occasion of the anniversaries of the Crimean Tatar and Circassian exiles.
Turkey criticizes EU position on disputes in eastern Mediterranean
The Turkish Foreign Ministry has criticized a joint statement by EU foreign ministers on the issue of disputes in the eastern Mediterranean and called on the EU to consider international law as well as the legitimate rights and interests of Turkey.
Turkey rebuffs EU criticism over East Med violations
Turkey has reacted to a joint statement by EU foreign ministers condemning its violation of Greek airspace and territorial waters as well as Ankara's "illegal" plans to drill inside Cyprus' exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
Turkish spokesperson slams Israel's annexation plan
Israel must stop illegal campaigns and the international community needs to stop "modern vandalism," Turkey's presidential spokesperson İbrahim Kalın said on May 16.
"Israel's policy of occupation and annexation is an invitation to more conflict and escalation," Kalın said on Twitter.
Ankara defends denying overflight clearance to aircraft
Turkey on May 14 defended its decision to deny overflight clearance to a plane carrying medical aid to the Greek Cypriot Administration (GCA).
Turkey refused Greek Cyprus-bound aircraft to fly across its airspace: FM spokesperson
Turkey refused a Greek Cyprus-bound aircraft that took off from China to fly across its airspace due to "standard restrictions," said the Turkish Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hami Aksoy on May 14.