Government of Turkey
Çavuşoğlu, Lavrov speak over phone
Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu spoke with his Russian counterpart over the phone on April 28.
According to diplomatic sources, Çavuşoğlu and Sergey Lavrov discussed the novel coronavirus and developments in the region.
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US envoy thanks Turkey for sending protective gear
The U.S. ambassador to Ankara on April 28 thanked Turkey for sending medical equipment to the U.S. to help with the country in its fight against the coronavirus.
In a written statement, Ambassador David Satterfield hailed relations between Ankara and Washington, saying that Turkey is one of the most important allies of the U.S.
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Vehicle tracking system put in use amid virus
Turkey will monitor vehicles that carry cargo from Central Asia after entering the country with a tracking system, said Adil Karaismailoğlu, the Turkish transportation and infrastructure minister on April 28.
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Erdogan says Turkey will send medical gear to United States
President Tayyip Erdogan said that Turkey will send medical gear including protective suits and masks to the United States on Tuesday to help its efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak.
Turkey to deliver protective equipment to US: Communications director
A Turkish military cargo plane carrying medical supplies for use against the coronavirus pandemic departed on April 28 for the US.
Turkish business group unveils loan package for SMEs
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) on April 27 unveiled a loan package of 6 billion Turkish Liras ($858.6 million) for its members to help them overcome the financial hardships caused by the coronavirus crisis.
Erdogan: Turkey working on plan to ease virus restrictions
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday his government is working on a detailed plan to ease coronavirus restrictions, but warned that weekend lockdowns would most likely continue until after the end of the holy Muslim month of Ramadan in May.
Turkey to impose three-day lockdown in 31 provinces
Turkey will impose a three-day lockdown between May 1 and May 3 on 31 provinces as part of efforts to stem the spread of the coronavirus, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said.
Speaking after a cabinet meeting on April 27, Erdoğan said that the three-day lockdown in 31 cities will start on May 1 holiday.
Turkey sent aid to at least 57 countries to fight virus: Minister
Turkey has so far delivered aid to at least 57 countries around the globe to help their fight against the coronavirus outbreak, the country's top diplomat has said.
"We provided medical equipment support to 57 countries," Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said on April 27.
Turkey's response to coronavirus has been exemplary: Communications director
Turkey has shown an "exemplary" stance during the novel coronavirus outbreak, that claimed the lives of thousands around the globe, the country's communication director said on April 27.