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Trump shows willingness to settle CAATSA issue— Turkish FM
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Saturday that US President Donald Trump demonstrated a clear intent to address the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) during his September meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
In a live interview, Fidan noted that Trump told Erdogan at their Sept. 25 White House meeting that “CAATSA should not stand between the two countries” and instructed his administration to work toward lifting the sanctions, calling this “a clear display of intent driven by Trump’s confidence in and regard for the Turkish president.”
Fidan emphasized that “As long as there is goodwill in our bilateral relations, the search for solutions will not run out,” adding that proposals supported by Erdogan will be shared publicly when appropriate. He highlighted that the crucial difference now is Washington’s willingness to resolve the matter. “Unlike under former US President Joe Biden, the United States now has the intention to resolve this ... Trump has issued instructions on the matter and shown his will,” he said.
The minister noted that both countries are closely monitoring the process and expressed hope for a resolution soon. He explained that the main challenge stems from detailed provisions written into the CAATSA law, and achieving Türkiye’s desired outcome will require “certain steps … on the congressional side.”
Türkiye was sanctioned under CAATSA in 2020 after purchasing Russia’s S-400 missile defense system. Previously, the US had suspended Türkiye from the F-35 program, claiming the S-400 would endanger the fighter jets. Fidan reiterated that Türkiye maintains there is no conflict between the two systems and proposed a commission to study the matter. He stressed that fulfilling this obligation on the F-35s was not met by the US, and resolving the impasse would benefit both Türkiye and NATO.
Last year, the US State Department approved a pending $23 billion sale of F-16 aircraft and modernization kits to Türkiye, signaling ongoing cooperation despite past tensions.
In a live interview, Fidan noted that Trump told Erdogan at their Sept. 25 White House meeting that “CAATSA should not stand between the two countries” and instructed his administration to work toward lifting the sanctions, calling this “a clear display of intent driven by Trump’s confidence in and regard for the Turkish president.”
Fidan emphasized that “As long as there is goodwill in our bilateral relations, the search for solutions will not run out,” adding that proposals supported by Erdogan will be shared publicly when appropriate. He highlighted that the crucial difference now is Washington’s willingness to resolve the matter. “Unlike under former US President Joe Biden, the United States now has the intention to resolve this ... Trump has issued instructions on the matter and shown his will,” he said.
The minister noted that both countries are closely monitoring the process and expressed hope for a resolution soon. He explained that the main challenge stems from detailed provisions written into the CAATSA law, and achieving Türkiye’s desired outcome will require “certain steps … on the congressional side.”
Türkiye was sanctioned under CAATSA in 2020 after purchasing Russia’s S-400 missile defense system. Previously, the US had suspended Türkiye from the F-35 program, claiming the S-400 would endanger the fighter jets. Fidan reiterated that Türkiye maintains there is no conflict between the two systems and proposed a commission to study the matter. He stressed that fulfilling this obligation on the F-35s was not met by the US, and resolving the impasse would benefit both Türkiye and NATO.
Last year, the US State Department approved a pending $23 billion sale of F-16 aircraft and modernization kits to Türkiye, signaling ongoing cooperation despite past tensions.
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