Türkiye expects U.S. to approve F-16 jet sales in exchange for ratifying Sweden's NATO bid

STORY: Türkiye expects U.S. to approve F-16 jet sales in exchange for ratifying Sweden's NATO bid SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 22, 2023 with file DATELINE: Dec. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with U.S. President Joe Biden in Indonesia (file) 2. various of Turkish F-16 fighter jets (file) 3. various of meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with U.S. President Joe Biden (file) 4. SOUNDBITE (English): BATU COSKUN, Foreign Policy Analyst STORYLINE: Türkiye is facing mounting pressure from the United States to finalize Sweden's accession to NATO, but Ankara is holding up ratification by demanding the sale of F-16 fighter jets, experts said. On Dec. 14, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden spoke over the phone about Sweden's application to join NATO, which has been delayed for more than a year due to Ankara's opposition. Erdogan told journalists this w

Japan-China consular accord to take effect Feb. 16

Japan-China consular accord to take effect Feb. 16

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada (L) and Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi exchange ratification documents on a Japan-China consular accord at a hotel in Tokyo on Jan. 17, 2010. (Pool photo)

Japan, S. Korea formalize legal assistance treaty

Japan, S. Korea formalize legal assistance treaty

TOKYO, Japan - South Korean Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Song Min Soon (L) and Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Aso shake hands as they exchange ratification documents for a mutual legal assistance treaty at the Foreign Ministry's Iikura guesthouse in Tokyo on Dec. 27.

Japan, S. Korea formalize legal assistance treaty

Japan, S. Korea formalize legal assistance treaty

TOKYO, Japan - South Korean Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Song Min Soon (L) and Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Aso shake hands as they exchange ratification documents for a mutual legal assistance treaty at the Foreign Ministry's Iikura guesthouse in Tokyo on Dec. 27. (Kyodo)

Starts a New Era in Japan and China - Vice Premier Deng Xiaoping Visits Japan

Premier Deng Xiaoping Fu of the Chinese government visited Japan. A reconciliation ceremony was held at the Imperial Palace. The plane carrying Vice Premier Deng Xiaoping arrives at Haneda Airport on October 22, Deng Xiaoping descends the ramp, the welcome ceremony at the State Guest House, children from Gakushuin Elementary School wave Japanese flags, the exchange of treaty ratification certificates in the hall of the Prime Minister's Office, the reconciliation ceremony at the Imperial Palace, the welcome banquet, Deng Xiaoping's visit to Kakuei Tanaka's residence Deng Xiaoping visits Kakuei Tanaka's residence, Deng Xiaoping inspects the Nissan Motor factory, and the meeting with the Emperor of Japan. Please contact us for details.

Japan-China consular accord to take effect Feb. 16

Japan-China consular accord to take effect Feb. 16

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada (L) and Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi exchange ratification documents on a Japan-China consular accord at a hotel in Tokyo on Jan. 17, 2010. (Pool photo)(Kyodo)