Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Secretary Clinton Cuts Turkey From Itinerary ... For Now

I cannot remember whether I ever had an official statement from the State Department announcing this visit. I do remember that the announcement I originally posted came from Turkish sources as does this. So, for the record.


Clinton puts off visit amid regional turmoil

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has postponed a visit to Turkey previously scheduled for next week, Turkish and US officials said on Tuesday. Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu said US authorities have informed Ankara about the postponement, suggesting that it was linked to turmoil in Egypt that came after the toppling of Tunisia’s president following a popular uprising.

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No word about the stop in Greece that also had been mentioned regarding that trip.