January 2004
Turkey and the U.S. Agree on Plan for Return of Turkish Kurds from Northern Iraq to Turkey - 2004-01-23
Turkey and the U.S. have reached an agreement that permits approximately 13,000 Turkish Kurds living as refugees in northern Iraq to return to Turkey. This…
German Foreign Minister's Visit to Ankara - 2004-01-21
German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer visited Ankara to discuss Turkey's EU membership request. He emphasized the strategic importance of Turkey's entry into the EU and…
Visit of the President of the European Commission to Ankara - 2004-01-15
The President of the European Commission, Romano Prodi, is visiting Ankara to discuss Turkey's EU membership bid with its leaders. He commended Turkey for recent…
Use of Incirlik Air Base in Turkey for Transfer of American Soldiers
The U.S. has started using Turkey's Incirlik Air Base for troop transfers to Iraq, marking a significant policy shift from Turkey's previous refusal. This development…
Turkey Supports UN Efforts to Resolve Cyprus Issue - 2004-01-08
Turkey's senior leaders have backed UN efforts to address the division of Cyprus, emphasizing the need for solutions based on the realities of the island.…
Turkey Expresses Readiness to Mediate Between Syria and Israel
Turkey has offered to mediate between Syria and Israel to resolve long-standing hostilities, with Israeli officials expressing eagerness to negotiate. This comes amid heightened tensions…