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Ambassador Ross Wilson Welcomes the Harlem Globetrotters in AnkaraOn Saturday November 4 Ambassador Ross Wilson hosted a reception in honor of the Harlem Globetrotters. The Globetrotters, in Turkey to play in Izmir, Ankara and Istanbul, signed autographs, took photos and chatted with the delighted Turkish and American guests.
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| Ambassador Ross Wilson meets with students at the Öğretilebilir Çocuklar Merkezi in Etlik, Ankara. |
The Ambassador and Ms. Squire were warmly welcomed by the center staff and briefed by the center’s director, Emine Sirin. In the spirit of Seker Bayram (Sugar Holiday), the Ambassador and Ms. Squire handed out candy to the students and chatted with them and their families.
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| Ambassador Ross Wilson |
In an interview in the September 24 Milliyet newspaper, Ambassador Wilson discusses the role of the Special Envoy for Countering PKK Terrorism, Cyprus, Turkey’s EU process, the status of Kirkuk, and US-Turkish relations. Commenting on the upcoming meeting between Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and President Bush, Ambassador Wilson said, "Turkey is important to the United States, and the United States is important to Turkey, and it is, therefore, important that our two leaders have regular contacts and have frank and open discussions."...More
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Ambassador Wilson and Nurşen Dönmez Kırıcıkaya, General Manager EMSAD |
In commemoration of the fifth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States, the US Mission in Turkey made a donation to the Association for Aid and Solidarity with the Families of Martyrs from the Security Services (EMSAD). The donation of $10,000 is to be used for scholarships for children of victims of terrorism in Turkey. ...More | Türkçe
>> Ambassador Wilson’s Remarks at the Donation Ceremony | Türkçe
>> Ambassador Wilson Commemorates the Anniversary in Sabah Newspaper | Türkçe
>> US Embassy Sponsors Photo Exhibit to Commemorate 9/11 - About the Exhibit / About the Artist / Photo Gallery | Türkçe
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| Ambassador Wilson meets with Mersin Governor Huseyin Aksoy and signs the municipality guest book. - August 31, 2006 |
Ambassador Ross Wilson visited Mersin on August 31 to thank people who assisted during the evacuation of American Citizens from Lebanon in July. Ambassador Wilson met with Governor Aksoy, Mayor Ozcan as well as representatives of the security services, the Mersin port and the Red Crescent. The Ambassador also toured the ancient city of Tarsus, visiting a Roman road which is believed to be 2100 years old and the Ulu Mosque, an 11th century structure that was originally a church.
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Students putting the final touches on the mural. |
This summer 50 teachers and 100 students from Ankara secondary schools took part in the English Access Summer Institute and Day Camp, a special activity in the English Access Microscholarship Program, organized by the English Language Office of the American Embassy in Ankara. In addition to playing sports, singing songs and playing language games, visiting artist Jennifer Janak from Texas worked with the teachers and students to design and paint an outdoor mural at the program site, Haci Omer Tarman Anadolu Lisesi.
>>More information about English Language Programs and English Access Summer Institute and Day Camp Photo Gallery
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| Turkish Immigration officers help to speed the process. |
On July 24 the USS Trenton arrived in the Mediterranean port of Mersin carrying approximately 1650 passengers, mostly American citizens and their families who were leaving Lebanon. The passengers were met at the port by staff from the US Mission in Turkey, volunteers from the State Department and Airmen from nearby Incirlik Air Base. After speedy processing by Turkish customs officials, they proceeded to Incirlik Air Base where planes met them to take them to the US. By July 31 the US citizens and their families had returned home. "We appreciate the cooperation and assistance of the Turkish government authorities in working with us on this important humanitarian work. It would have been impossible without Turkey’s help. The United States Government and the American people are very, very grateful," said Ambassador Ross Wilson.
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| US Citizens Arrive in Turkey |
On July 24 the USS Trenton carrying over 1600 US citizens and their families arrived in the Turkish Mediterranean port of Mersin. On their way home from Lebanon to the US, the US citizens were greeted upon arrival by staff from the US Mission in Turkey and taken to Incirlik Air Base where they will stay before flying back to the US. "The United States government and the American people are very grateful to Turkey for its assistance during this dramatic time in the Middle East," said Ambassador Ross Wilson.
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US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Foreign Minister of Turkey Abdullah Gul |
On July 5 US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul unveiled a Strategic Vision Document to advance the Turkish-American strategic partnership and outline a process for continued structured dialogue between the two nations. At a joint press conference with Foreign Minister Gul, Secretary Rice called Turkey a “strong and important partner” of the United States.
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Celebrating US Independence Day in Ankara |
To celebrate the 230th anniversary of US independence, the US Mission in Turkey held receptions in Izmir, Ankara, Adana and Istanbul. The celebrations in Ankara at the Ambassador’s Residence included live music, food from the fifty states and a fireworks display. The Izmir reception featured a performance by US breakdance troupe HaviKoro and in Adana and Istanbul the Ambassador entertained distinguished guests with live music in a festive atmosphere.
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Ambassador Wilson (center) receives a commemorative plaque at the US Independence Day Reception in Izmir from Izmir Governor Oguz Kaan Koksal (left) and Kaya Tuncer, Chairman and CEO, ESBAS (right) |
Ambassador Ross Wilson visited Izmir June 26 and 27 to meet with area leaders to learn about opportunities in the region for increased US-Turkish cooperation and investment. In meetings with the Governor, Mayor, heads of business organizations and faculty and students at Izmir Economic University, the Ambassador exchanged views on ways to extend ties. The Ambassador also hosted an early US Independence Day reception held by the Aegean Free Trade Zone Development and Operating Company (ESBAS) at the Space Camp Turkey facility. ..more
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Ambassador Wilson speaking |
Ambassador Ross Wilson visited the southeastern cities of Diyarbakir, Mardin and Sanliurfa May 26 - 29. The Ambassador met with officials and visited some of the region’s impressive cultural and historic sites. In Sanliurfa, the Ambassador addressed the Harran University International Conference on Sustainable Development and New Technologies. ..more
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Konya students graduate from the ACCESS program |
On May 24 and May 27, students and teachers in the US State Department English Access Microscholarship Program in Konya participated in a graduation ceremony marking a conclusion to the six-month English-language program. Participants received certificates signed by Ambassador Ross Wilson and a farewell gift book. The teachers in the program participated in a raffle for extra English resource books for their school libraries. More information on the Access program here ..more
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Ambassador Greg Schulte, US Permanent Representative to the International Atomic |
On May 8, Ambassador Greg Schulte, US Permanent Representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), spoke with Turkish reporters via a live video conference. Speaking from Vienna, Ambassador Schulte answered reporters’ questions on Iran’s nuclear program and the international effort to find a diplomatic solution. ..more
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Ambassador Wilson, Ankara |
On April 27 Ambassador Ross Wilson visited the Ankara Chamber of Industry Organized Industrial Zone to meet with business leaders and discuss the US-Turkish trade relationship. Calling U.S.-Turkish economic trade relations "an integral part" of the overall relationship, Ambassador Wilson said that he is working to energize and further develop trade relations in ways that can meet the interests of people in both countries. ..more
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Secretary of State Rice & Prime Minister Recep |
Secretary Rice: No Better Ally
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice visited Turkey April 25-26 as part of her April 24-28 trip to the region. While in Ankara, Secretary Rice met with Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and President Ahmed Necdet Sezer. At a joint press conference with Foreign Minister Gul, Secretary Rice commented, "Let me just say that we have had no better ally and no stronger supporter of the efforts that we are all making to see a democratic Middle East." ..more
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| Ambassador Ross Wilson welcomes guests at the opening reception for "Sacred Legacy: Edward S. Curtis and the North American Indian" |
April 10, 2006
The US Embassy in Ankara is sponsoring two events in Turkey celebrating Native American culture: "Sacred Legacy: Edward S. Curtis and the North American Indian," a photograph exhibition; and performances by singer Joanne Shenandoah and The Kevin Locke Native American Dance Ensemble. ..more
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| Congressman Robert Wexler |
US Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL), Co-Chair of the Congressional Turkey Caucus as well as the Co-Chair of the Congressional Study Group on Turkey visited Ankara April 10. Mr. Wexler met with Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul and other officials and discussed US-Turkish relations in an interview with CNN-Turk. ..More
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Ambassador Ross wilson visited Gaziantep and Asdana March 5-7 to talk with local officials about trade and investment. ..More
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| Dan Fried |
On March 16 Assistant Secretary for European and Asian Affairs Dan will meet with Turkish Foreign Ministry officials in Ankara. Fried will stop in Turkey following visits to Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia. ..More
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On Monday March 13 Ambassador Wilson appeared as the featured speaker in the Turkish Education Association Ankara College “Conversations” series. After making a brief opening statement, the Ambassador took questions from the audience of approximately 75 high school students. (more)
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From February 17 to March 7 the U.S. Department of Justice and the Turkish Ministry of Justice held a joint workshop to examine the methods of “following the money” to identify high-level criminals, develop strong cases for prosecution and adjudication, and develop methods for the seizure of the proceeds of crime. (more)
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