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Press Statement: Providing Sanctions Relief for the Syrian People

In accordance with the President’s promise to deliver sanctions relief to Syria, I have issued a 180-day waiver of mandatory Caesar Act sanctions to ensure sanctions do not impede the ability of our partners to make stability-driving investments, and advance Syria’s recovery and reconstruction efforts. These waivers will facilitate the provision of electricity, energy, water, and sanitation, and enable a more effective humanitarian response across Syria.

In addition, the Department of the Treasury issued Syria General License (GL) 25 to authorize transactions by U.S. persons previously prohibited by the Syrian Sanctions Regulations, effectively lifting sanctions on Syria. The GL will allow for new investment and private sector activity consistent with the President’s America First strategy. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is providing exceptive relief to permit U.S. financial institutions to maintain correspondent accounts for the Commercial Bank of Syria.

Today’s actions represent the first step in delivering on the President’s vision of a new relationship between Syria and the United States. President Trump is providing the Syrian government with the chance to promote peace and stability, both within Syria and in Syria’s relations with its neighbors. The President has made clear his expectation that relief will be followed by prompt action by the Syrian government on important policy priorities.

The sanctions waiver is issued pursuant to section 7432(b)(1) of the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 (22 U.S.C. 8791 note). More information on the Syria sanctions waiver can be found here. For GL25, please see the Department of the Treasury’s press release. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) action can be found here .

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Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Türkiye and Ukraine https://tr.usembassy.gov/secretary-rubios-meeting-with-turkiye-and-ukraine/ Fri, 16 May 2025 13:06:18 +0000 https://tr.usembassy.gov/?p=25256 The post Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Türkiye and Ukraine appeared first on U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Türkiye.

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Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Türkiye and Ukraine

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May 16, 2025

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce:

Secretary Rubio met with Ukrainian Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan today in Istanbul, Türkiye.
The three delegations discussed the importance of seeking a peaceful end to the Russia-Ukraine war. The Secretary noted today’s direct talks between Russia and Ukraine while reiterating the U.S. position that the killing needs to stop.
Secretary Rubio also thanked Foreign Minister Fidan for hosting these important discussions.

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Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan https://tr.usembassy.gov/secretary-rubios-meeting-with-turkish-foreign-minister-fidan-515/ Fri, 16 May 2025 06:07:05 +0000 https://tr.usembassy.gov/?p=25238 The post Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan appeared first on U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Türkiye.

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Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan

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May 15, 2025

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce:

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan today in Antalya, Turkiye to discuss security priorities for the NATO Alliance. The Secretary thanked Türkiye for hosting the meeting and emphasized the need to solidify NATO’s path to 5 percent defense spending for all Allies. The Secretary and FM Fidan also discussed key developments in the region, including in Syria and Iran, and bilateral trade and energy issues.

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Secretary Rubio’s Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan https://tr.usembassy.gov/secretary-rubios-call-with-turkish-foreign-minister-fidan-2/ Tue, 13 May 2025 06:47:42 +0000 https://tr.usembassy.gov/?p=25191 The post Secretary Rubio’s Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan appeared first on U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Türkiye.

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Secretary Rubio’s Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan

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Office of the Spokesperson

May 12, 2025

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce:

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan today.  The Secretary thanked Türkiye for hosting and facilitating Russian and Ukraine direct negotiations and welcomed the possibility of an immediate ceasefire. The Secretary and Foreign Minister Fidan also discussed the upcoming NATO Informal Ministerial in Antalya and the importance of strengthening U.S.-Türkiye commercial and defense ties.

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Secretary Rubio’s Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan https://tr.usembassy.gov/secretary-rubios-call-with-turkish-foreign-minister-fidan/ Tue, 15 Apr 2025 06:04:27 +0000 https://tr.usembassy.gov/?p=24940 The post Secretary Rubio’s Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan appeared first on U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Türkiye.

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Secretary Rubio’s Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan

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Office of the Spokesperson

April 14, 2025

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce:

Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan today the dangers to regional security and stability posed by Iran and its proxies. They agreed on the importance of counterterrorism cooperation and strengthening NATO.

 

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Time for Peace Between Armenia and Azerbaijan https://tr.usembassy.gov/time-for-peace-between-armenia-and-azerbaijan/ Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:46:11 +0000 https://tr.usembassy.gov/?p=24762 The post Time for Peace Between Armenia and Azerbaijan appeared first on U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Türkiye.

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Time for Peace Between Armenia and Azerbaijan

Press Statement

Marco Rubio, Secretary of State

March 14, 2025

The United States commends Armenia and Azerbaijan for concluding negotiations on a historic peace treaty.  This is an opportunity for both countries to turn the page on a decades old conflict in line with President Trump’s vision for a more peaceful world.  Now is the time to commit to peace, sign and ratify the treaty, and usher in a new era of prosperity for the people of the South Caucasus.

 

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On the Occasion of Ramadan https://tr.usembassy.gov/on-the-occasion-of-ramadan/ Mon, 03 Mar 2025 12:29:52 +0000 https://tr.usembassy.gov/?p=24723 The post On the Occasion of Ramadan appeared first on U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Türkiye.

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On the Occasion of Ramadan

Press Statement

Marco Rubio, Secretary of State

March 1, 2025

I extend my best wishes to all the Muslim communities in the United States and around the world as we begin Ramadan, which is a time of renewal, introspection, service, and generosity in the Muslim faith. It is also a time for communities to come together to celebrate Iftars in a spirit of kinship and peace.

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Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan https://tr.usembassy.gov/secretary-rubios-meeting-with-turkish-foreign-minister-fidan/ Sat, 15 Feb 2025 07:38:09 +0000 https://tr.usembassy.gov/?p=24678 The post Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan appeared first on U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Türkiye.

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Secretary Rubio’s Call meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan

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Office of the Spokesperson

February 14, 2025

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce:

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan today to discuss ways to further strengthen U.S.-Türkiye relations, our shared interests in the region, and our growing bilateral trade.  Secretary Rubio emphasized the need for close cooperation to support a stable and unified Syria that is not a threat to the United States, Türkiye, or the region.  The Secretary noted Türkiye’s leadership in the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, our joint efforts to support a just and lasting peace in the South Caucasus, and our shared objective of ending Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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Secretary Rubio’s Call with Foreign Minister Fidan https://tr.usembassy.gov/secretary-rubios-call-with-foreign-minister-fidan/ Fri, 24 Jan 2025 07:04:03 +0000 https://tr.usembassy.gov/?p=24494 The post Secretary Rubio’s Call with Foreign Minister Fidan appeared first on U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Türkiye.

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Secretary Rubio’s Call with Foreign Minister Fidan

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Office of the Spokesperson

January 23, 2025

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce:

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan yesterday to reaffirm the importance of U.S.-Türkiye relations, Türkiye’s role as a key NATO Ally, and our shared interests in the region. Secretary Rubio highlighted the need for an inclusive transition in Syria, ensuring that the new government prevents Syria from becoming a source for international terrorism, and denying foreign malign actors the opportunity to exploit Syria’s transition for their own objectives. The Secretary and the Foreign Minister also discussed the importance of a durable and dignified peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The Secretary also expressed his deepest condolences for the lives lost and those injured in the tragic hotel fire in Bolu.

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Under Secretary Bass’s Travel to Türkiye and Saudi Arabia https://tr.usembassy.gov/under-secretary-basss-travel-to-turkiye-and-saudi-arabia/ Sat, 11 Jan 2025 06:44:41 +0000 https://tr.usembassy.gov/?p=24438 The post Under Secretary Bass’s Travel to Türkiye and Saudi Arabia appeared first on U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Türkiye.

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Under Secretary Bass’s Travel to Türkiye and Saudi Arabia

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Under Secretary of State John Bass traveled to Ankara, Türkiye January 9-10. In Ankara, Under Secretary Bass met with senior Turkish government officials to discuss Syria and emphasized the importance of a peaceful, inclusive, Syrian-led and Syrian-owned political transition in the spirit of UN Security Council Resolution 2254.  He also participated in meetings on the importance of regional stability, preventing Syria from being used as a base for terrorism, and ensuring the enduring defeat of ISIS.

Under Secretary Bass will then travel to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, January 11-13, to attend a Saudi-hosted multilateral meeting of senior government officials from the region and global partners to coordinate international support for the Syrian people.  While in Riyadh, the Under Secretary will also hold bilateral meetings with key partners on advancing shared regional and global priorities.

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