Monday, February 28, 2022

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu 02/28/2022 02:00 PM EST

 Secretary Blinken’s Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu

02/28/2022 02:00 PM EST

Office of the Spokesperson

The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu. Secretary Blinken reiterated his condemnation for Russia’s premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified attack on Ukraine and expressed appreciation for the solidarity among partners and Allies in confronting this crisis. Secretary Blinken expressed his appreciation for Turkey’s continued implementation of the Montreux Convention and Foreign Minister Cavusoglu’s recent comments on this issue. The Secretary also thanked Turkey for its strong support in defense of Ukraine and its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

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