Turkey and the United States has suspended reciprocal issuance of visas

Turkey and the United States has suspended reciprocal issuance of visas

Between Turkey and the United States broke diplomatic scandal that led to almost complete cessation of reciprocal issuance of visas.

The Turkish Embassy in Washington said that forced re-evaluate the commitment of the government of the United States to the security of personnel of diplomatic missions of Turkey.

A very similar statement made earlier by the U.S. Embassy in Ankara.

The conflict broke out after last week in Istanbul was detained by the US Consulate.

The Turkish authorities suspected him of links with Fethullah Gulen, the opposition Islamic preacher living in exile in the United States and accused of the organization last year a military revolt in Turkey.

Washington condemned the move as groundless and harmful to bilateral relations.

Arrested by the consular officer — Turkish citizen, told the state Anadolu news Agency.

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