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Said Ahmad Penjweny, an Iraqi cleric who represents the International Union of Muslim Scholars in northern Iraq’s Kurdish region, has called on the Muslim world to support Turkey against recent speculative attacks on its economy and currency.
Penjweny told Anadolu Agency on Thursday that Turkey had remained the target of international and regional scheming since the failure of 2016’s coup plot against it.
“This economic war is just another part of the conspiracy against the ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party led by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan,” he said.
The head of the Uzbekistan Agriculture Commission has extolled the benefits of investing in his country before Turkish investors.Kemal Abdullaev on Thursday wished for warmer relations in every field of trade and investment with Turkey."With zero customs duty, we, as Uzbekistan, together with neighboring countries, have a market with a population of 350 million people," Abdullaev said in the informative meeting organized by the Adana Chamber of Commerce (ATO).Noting that operating costs were very low in Uzbekistan, he added that people, who would invest in Uzbekistan's agriculture would benefit from a "free land rent" opportunity."We will not take land tax for five years," Abdullaev said.He also highlighted that Uzbekistan offered zero tax and zero VAT opportunities for small- and medium-scale companies.Atila Menevse, head of the ATO, said the situation of domestic and foreign markets should be explored very carefully and the advantage of market gaps should be taken."As the ATO, we are ready to fulfill all the responsibilities on us to improve the trade relations between the countries," Menevse added.
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“The heroism shown by Erdoğan -- and the people’s noble support of the government -- will bring shame to the perpetrators, both here and in the hereafter, just like what happened in the failed coup attempt."
According to Penjweny, neither Egypt nor the Arab Gulf States enjoy such a strong bond of love between public and government as is seen in Turkey.
“There is no love lost between public and government in these countries,” he said. “The people of these countries have been angered by the campaigns waged against Turkey and pray that the dark cloud will dissipate soon.”
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan talked to his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in a phone call on Thursday.Erdoğan and Macron emphasized the importance of improving bilateral investment, as well as economic and trade relations, a presidential source said.During the phone call, Macron told Erdoğan that Turkey's economic stability is important for France.Iraqi Turkmen rally to defense of Turkish economy, liraRelations between Ankara and Washington have been rocky since Aug. 1, when the U.S. imposed sanctions on two Turkish government ministers after Turkey refused to release an American pastor facing terrorism-related charges.Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump upped the ante by doubling U.S. tariffs on Turkish aluminum and steel imports.In response, Turkey raised tariffs on several U.S.-made goods, including alcohol and tobacco products and vehicles.Northern Cypriot people stand with Turkey: MinisterAnkara municipality to stop issuing licenses for McDonald’s, Burger King'We won't let financial attacks hurt Turkish industry''Putin may meet leaders of Turkey, Iran at summit in Sept'Turkish traders suspend $50mln iPhone imports after Erdoğan callTurkey, China are neighbors and partners, says envoy
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“If the [2016] coup attempt in Turkey had succeeded,” he added, “the Turkish people would be worse off than their counterparts in Egypt, Palestine and the Gulf.”
Penjweny urged Muslim states to stand by Turkey, noting that countries like the U.S. would continue to “play” in the region unless the Muslim world -- as the defenders of freedom and justice -- closed ranks against foreign interference and hegemony.
“U.S. President Donald Trump is a paper tiger,” he asserted, adding that weak Middle Eastern governments had allowed the U.S. to maintain its hegemonic position unchallenged.
“We are aware of the plots being hatched in the region and -- as always -- stand with Turkey,” the leader of the Iraqi Turkmen Front (ITF) said Thursday.Speaking to Anadolu Agency, Arshad Salihi said Turkey was being targeted by “certain countries”, referring to the recent speculative attack on the Turkish economy.“But they will fail to achieve their objectives,” he added.According to Salihi, the region’s Turkmen “wholly support” the Turkish state, economy and currency.Northern Cypriot people stand with Turkey: Minister“We will always stand by Turkey, despite the many plots now being hatched against it,” he said.Salihi went on to recount how an elderly woman from the Iraqi city of Kirkuk -- who had received life-saving kidney treatment at a Turkish hospital -- had recently called him.“She asked me if the ITF was showing its support for Turkey, as Turkey had supported her in the past,” he said. “I replied in the affirmative.”Ankara municipality to stop issuing licenses for McDonald’s, Burger King“An attack on Turkey is an attack on all of the region’s Turkmen,” he added.“The situation of the region’s Turkmen -- in both Iraq and Syria -- is all connected,” Salihi continued. “As Turkmen, a strong Turkish lira is good for us.”“The impulse to protect the Turkish homeland is in our blood,” he asserted, hailing Turkey’s resistance to foreign financial manipulation.'We won't let financial attacks hurt Turkish industry'Turkey-U.S. relations took a nosedive on Aug. 1, when Washington imposed sanctions on Turkey’s interior and justice ministers after Ankara refused to release an American pastor who faces terrorism-related charges in Turkey.Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump upped the ante by doubling U.S. tariffs on Turkish aluminum and steel imports.In response, Turkey raised tariffs on several U.S.-made goods, including alcohol and tobacco products and vehicles.'Putin may meet leaders of Turkey, Iran at summit in Sept'Turkish traders suspend $50mln iPhone imports after Erdoğan callTurkey, China are neighbors and partners, says envoy
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“The U.S. seems invincible to those prepared to surrender, but it is nothing,” he added. “God willing, these incidents [i.e., speculative attacks on Turkey’s economy] will only serve to shorten its lifespan.”
Turkey-U.S. relations took a nosedive on Aug. 1, when Washington imposed sanctions on Turkey’s interior and justice ministers after Ankara refused to release an American pastor who faces terrorism-related charges in Turkey.
Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump upped the ante by doubling U.S. tariffs on Turkish aluminum and steel imports.
In response, Turkey raised tariffs on several U.S.-made goods, including alcohol and tobacco products and vehicles.
A Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) Cabinet minister on Thursday voiced support for Turkey amid the U.S. sanctions on the country.Tolga Atakan, minister of public works and transportation, said that Turkey is facing “a serious global attack” during his visit to his Turkish counterpart Cahit Turhan in the capital Ankara.“Turkey is not alone and the Cypriot people stand with their full support,” Atakan added.Ankara municipality to stop issuing licenses for McDonald’s, Burger KingRelations between Ankara and Washington have been rocky since Aug. 1, when the U.S. imposed sanctions on two Turkish government ministers after Turkey refused to release an American pastor facing terrorism-related charges.Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump upped the ante by doubling U.S. tariffs on Turkish aluminum and steel imports.In response, Turkey raised tariffs on several U.S.-made goods, including alcohol and tobacco products and vehicles.'We won't let financial attacks hurt Turkish industry'Turkish traders suspend $50mln iPhone imports after Erdoğan callTurkey, China are neighbors and partners, says envoy
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A local municipality in the Turkish capital Ankara has decided to halt issuing new licenses for U.S. franchises after a majority of its council voted in favor of the motion. Ankara’s Keçiören municipality has taken the unprecedented decision following the U.S.’s latest tariffs and sanctions targeting Turkey, deemed by many as an “economic war” against its NATO ally. Under the new decision, which is effective immediately, popular U.S. franchises such as fast food giants McDonald’s and Burger Kıng, in addition to café mogul Starbucks, would be unable to open new branches in the district. The municipality also put up billboards calling on citizens to come out in support of the national currency, which has suffered losses following recent U.S. decisions. “We call on everyone to take concrete steps toward a national stance on the side of our government against all threats and practices aimed at creating an atmosphere of chaos and interfering in our country’s judicial process,” a statement by the municipality read. Turkey and the U.S. are currently experiencing rocky relations following Washington’s imposition of sanctions on Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu and Justice Minister Abdulhamit Gul for not releasing American Pastor Andrew Brunson, who faces terrorism charges in Turkey.U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday ramped up his attack on Turkey by doubling U.S. tariffs on Turkish aluminum and steel imports to 20 percent and 50 percent, respectively, causing the lira to lose value against the dollar. Turkey in its turn increased tariffs on several U.S. products, including alcohol, tobacco and cars, according to a new presidential decree published Wednesday in the official gazette.Turkish traders suspend $50mln iPhone imports after Erdoğan callTurkey, China are neighbors and partners, says envoyTurkish lira firms against dollar ahead of Albayrak presentation
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Necessary steps will be taken against those who aim to damage Turkish industry through financial attacks, said Turkey's industry and technology minister on Thursday."We will not let our industry be adversely affected by this period," said Mustafa Varank in a statement.Varank said that Turkey will emerge victorious from the recent economic attacks."Turkish industry stands firm with its government," he added.Turkish traders suspend $50mln iPhone imports after Erdoğan callTurkish lira firms against dollar ahead of Albayrak presentation
'We won't let financial attacks hurt Turkish industry'