Saeed Abdulrazek

Saeed Abdulrazek
Arab World IRINI said Türkiye on Sunday rejected a request to inspect the ship “MV MATILDE A”. (MarineTraffic)

Türkiye Again Refuses Inspection of One of its Ships Heading to Libya

Türkiye again refused to allow the European Maritime Operation IRINI team to inspect one of its ships heading to Libya. “Türkiye on Sunday again rejected a…

Saeed Abdulrazek (Ankara)
Arab World Dbeibeh received Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin in Tripoli on Thursday. (Turkish media)

Turkish Intelligence Moves to ‘Heal the Rift’ in Libya

The head of Turkish intelligence, Ibrahim Kalin, held discussions with Libyan officials in Tripoli to explore potential solutions through an inclusive national…

Saeed Abdulrazek (Ankara) Jamal Jawhar (Cairo)
Arab World Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan (Turkish Presidency)

Sisi, Erdogan Affirm Egypt-Türkiye Alignment on Regional Issues

Egypt and Türkiye have confirmed their agreement on key regional issues, including a ceasefire in Gaza, delivering humanitarian aid, and ensuring…

Saeed Abdulrazek (Ankara) Asharq Al Awsat (Cairo)
Arab World Turkish and Iraqi defense ministers signed a memorandum of understanding to combat terrorism in Ankara on Aug. 15 (Turkish Foreign Ministry)

Türkiye: No Agreement with Iraq to End Military Presence

Türkiye has stressed that the memorandum of understanding on military and security cooperation and counter-terrorism signed with Iraq does not include any…

Saeed Abdulrazek (Ankara)
Arab World Negotiations are underway to hold a meeting between Erdogan and Assad (file photo)

Turkish Sources: ‘Back Door’ Diplomacy to Set Stage for Erdogan-Assad Meeting

Turkish sources said that Türkiye and Syria have been engaging in “back-channel diplomacy” to set the stage for a meeting between Turkish President Recep…

Saeed Abdulrazek (Ankara)
Arab World A handout photo made available by the Turkish Presidential press office shows Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) shaking hands with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (L) in Ankara, Türkiye, 14 August 2024. (EPA/ Turkish Presidential press office)

Erdogan, Abbas Discuss Developments in Gaza, Palestinian Territories

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan received in Ankara on Tuesday Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who is on a two-day visit to Türkiye. The officials…

Saeed Abdulrazek (Ankara)
Arab World File photo: Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler

Türkiye Reiterates Conditions for Northern Syria Troop Withdrawal

Türkiye has once again conditioned the withdrawal of its forces from northern Syria on the implementation of several measures related to the adoption of a…

Saeed Abdulrazek (Ankara)
Arab World Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan meets with the Syrian opposition delegation in Ankara. (Turkish Foreign Minister)

Türkiye Renews Support for Political Solution, Dialogue between Damascus, Syria Opposition

Türkiye reiterated its commitment to a comprehensive political solution to the crisis in Syria, backing dialogue and negotiations between the Damascus regime…

Saeed Abdulrazek (Ankara)