US Secretary of State Blinken to visit Turkey

In a written statement from the US State Department, it was indicated that Blinken will travel to Germany on February 16 to attend the Munich Security Conference.

At the conference, it was noted that in addition to support for Ukraine and regional security, aid to the 11 earthquake-affected provinces of Turkey centered on Kahramanmaraş and northern Syrian regions will also be discussed.

FIRST STOP IN TURKEY

In the statement, it was said that Blinken, who was said to travel to Turkey on February 19, would first visit the Incirlik airbase to see US support for rescue efforts in the earthquake zone.

“Blinken is here to discuss ways to further strengthen our partnership with Turkey, a valued NATO ally, as well as the support provided by the United States to Turkey and the Turkish people in the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes,” the statement said. he will meet with Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu and other senior Turkish officials. Minister Blinken will also thank the Turkish government for its support for cross-border assistance to the affected areas of Syria.” information has been given.

US-GREECE STRATEGIC DIALOGUE MEETING TO BE HELD IN ATHENS

In the statement, it was announced that Blinken would later go to Athens and meet with Greek Prime Minister Kiryakos Mitsotakis, Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias and main opposition leader Alexis Tsipras.

Noting that Blinken will discuss defense cooperation, energy security and strengthening democracy between the two countries in Athens, the statement said: “Minister Blinken will launch the fourth round of the US-Greece Strategic Dialogue on February 21 “. expression was used. (AA)