Published October 20,2023
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US Ambassador to Ankara Jeffrey Flake congratulated the Republic of Türkiye on its a hundredth anniversary, saying “I just want to say ‘tebrikler Türkiye!'” or congratulations in Turkish.
“One hundred years as a republic is a great accomplishment, and Turkey has accomplished a great deal over the last 100 years,” Flake informed Anadolu.
Telling how that the primary US Embassy in Türkiye was truly in a railcar within the Turkish capital Ankara, Flake added:
“Now we have this beautiful facility. We’ve come a long way in terms of security ties and people-to-people ties, commercial ties between our two countries. So Turkey is an important player on the world stage and a valued ally to the United States.”
On bilateral relations, Flake mentioned that ties between the 2 international locations are sturdy and “growing stronger.”
Flake added that there are pupil alternate applications reminiscent of Fulbright Scholarships that join the folks of the 2 international locations, one thing that many college students in Türkiye can profit from and get an training within the US.
GROWING TRADE TIES
On commerce and industrial ties, Flake mentioned that Turkish-US commerce “grew about 40% over the last two years, that’s significant and will continue to grow.”
On his tenure as ambassador to Türkiye, a put up he has held since January 2022, he mentioned: “This is a dream job. Every American would want to come here. The people are so kind and generous. And this is an important relationship. Turkey is an important player on the world stage and a valued ally. So this is an important post and we’ve enjoyed it immensely.”
Flake burdened that they’re trying ahead to the a hundredth anniversary celebrations of the Republic of Türkiye, which falls on Oct. 29. “This is a great accomplishment, 100 years, and so we’re anxious to participate.”
Source: www.anews.com.tr
