USA do not confirm that a visit by the secretary of state is currently scheduled; Anthony BlinkenV Turkey mentions it State Branch. “Regarding your question about the Minister’s trip, we have no confirmation of the trip at the moment,” the representative of the American department replied to the question of Greek correspondents about what information they want to receive. Anthony Blinken visit a neighboring country. It is recalled that the visit of the US Foreign Minister to Munich will end on February 19, and then he will leave for Greece in the period from February 20 to 21.

The State Department spokesman was also called to the verbal episode between Turkish Interior Minister Suleiman Soylu and US Ambassador Jeffrey Flake, categorically denying the allegations made by the Turkish minister. As he stressed, “any suggestion that the United States government is involved in, or supporting, efforts to destabilize Turkey is false. Turkey is a long-standing and valued NATO ally and US security partner.”

The incident was prompted by the State Department’s Turkey Travel Advice, which warned American citizens of possible terrorist attacks after copies of the Koran were burned in Sweden and Denmark during anti-Turkish protests. These protests prompted the US, along with eight European countries, to take action by issuing travel advisories or temporarily closing their embassies and consulates.

The specific travel instructions caused great discomfort to Mr. Soilos, who verbally attacked the American ambassador during an event in Antalya. “Take them filthy Your hands are from Turkey. I am very clear. I know very well how you would like to cause dislike in Turkey. Erase your big smile and keep it away from Turkey,” Mr. Soylu said. Jeffrey Flake. In fact, the Turkish minister also accused the US embassies in Europe of coordinating actions to control the continent.

In his reply State Branch it also states that “the U.S. Department of State has no higher priority than the protection and safety of American citizens abroad” and “U.S. embassies and consulates abroad issue alerts to alert American citizens to specific events and changes that are occurring locally.” in real time. This is done without regard to bilateral political or economic factors.”

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