Turkish media quoted President Erdogan's statement as saying that Turkey remains firm on its decision despite Washington's threat of sanctions against American detainees. You can not retaliate with the threat of sanctions.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump wrote in a Twitter message that the United States will impose a strong ban on Turkey in the event of long detention of priest Andrew Branson. Trump commented that Branson should be released immediately after being termed as an innocent and faithful person.
A 50-year-old American priest is being tried in Turkey's court for working for two terrorist groups announced by the Turkish government. If the allegation is proved, he may be sentenced to 35 years of imprisonment.
Bronson, a pastoral church in the city of Izmir in Turkey, conducted a Protestant church. Although he was recently released from prison by the prisoners, Washington does not think enough of the move
Apart from this, Erdogan warned that America and Turkey could crack in the case of Branson.
He said America should not forget that if the country does not change its behavior, then she will lose a strong and dedicated partner like Turkey.
Turkish media quoted President Erdogan's statement as saying that Turkey remains firm on its decision despite Washington's threat of sanctions against American detainees. You can not retaliate with the threat of sanctions.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump wrote in a Twitter message that the United States will impose a strong ban on Turkey in the event of long detention of priest Andrew Branson. Trump commented that Branson should be released immediately after being termed as an innocent and faithful person.
A 50-year-old American priest is being tried in Turkey's court for working for two terrorist groups announced by the Turkish government. If the allegation is proved, he may be sentenced to 35 years of imprisonment.
Bronson, a pastoral church in the city of Izmir in Turkey, conducted a Protestant church. Although he was recently released from prison by the prisoners, Washington does not think enough of the move
Apart from this, Erdogan warned that America and Turkey could crack in the case of Branson.
He said America should not forget that if the country does not change its behavior, then she will lose a strong and dedicated partner like Turkey.