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- Jun 7, 2023
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye
Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Dışişleri Bakanlığı
Official Correspondence
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Recipient: Sophie Dubois, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Empire of France
Sender: Yaşar Yakış, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye
Subject: Expulsion of French Ambassador in Ankara, Recalling Turkiye Ambassador from Paris & Embassy Closure
Greetings,
I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to formally convey the recent diplomatic actions taken by the Republic of Turkiye and to address the concerning developments in our bilateral relations.
As you are aware, recent diplomatic developments between France & Turkiye have relationships strained due to religious disagreements related to Hagia Sophia and Holy See matters, leading to the expulsion of the French Ambassador from Ankara. In response, the Republic of Turkiye has made the difficult decision to recall its own Ambassador from Paris.
These actions underscore the seriousness of the diplomatic tensions that have emerged between our two nations, rooted in religious differences and their implications for our bilateral relations. We understand that religious matters hold significant importance for the Empire of France, and we respect your nation's commitment to the Roman Catholic Church and its cultural heritage.
It is important to emphasize that the Republic of Turkiye holds the principles of diplomacy, mutual respect, and peaceful coexistence among nations in high regard. We remain open to dialogue and hope that the closure of embassies and the reciprocal actions taken can be understood as an outcome of our differences on this matter, rather than a rejection of the broader principles of diplomacy.
The Turkish government is committed to the peaceful coexistence of nations and values the diversity of religious beliefs worldwide. While we may have differences in certain matters, we hope that, in the future, we can find common ground to rebuild the relations that have historically benefited both our countries and contributed to global peace and prosperity.
We extend our best wishes to the people and government of the Empire of France and remain hopeful for the possibility of reconciliation and renewed diplomatic engagement in the future.
Thank you for your attention to this matter, and we look forward to constructive dialogue in the future.
Yours sincerely,
Yaşar Yakış
Foreign Minister
Republic of Türkiye
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