SC-30, 17 June 2017, Statement of the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Hüseyin Müftüoğlu, in response to a question regarding the security message that has been published by the US Consulate General in Istanbul

Republic Of Türkiye Ministry Of Foreign Affairs 17.06.2017

US Consulate General in Istanbul has published a message regarding the security measures that were taken in Şişli and Mediciyeköy Districts in Istanbul.

The issuance of this statement by the US authorities was based upon regular measures taken by our security authorities, not in regard to any concrete intelligence.

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