Chinanews, October 26th, a comprehensive report that the ambassadors of ten Western countries, including the United States, France and Germany, were threatened to deport by the Turkish president after calling for the release of the businessman Kavala. However, this diplomatic crisis turned around on the 25th.
After many ambassadors promised not to interfere in the internal affairs of the host country, Turkish President Erdogan also stated that "no ambassador will be expelled."
According to the analysis, if the diplomatic turmoil cannot end in time, or even if envoys are expelled, Erdogan, who is going to participate in the G20 summit in a few days, will also be in an embarrassing situation.
10 ambassadors to Turkey reiterate
From "unwelcome" to "welcome"
On the 18th, the United States, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Germany, France, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, and the Swedish embassies in Turkey issued a joint statement urging the Turkish side to “justly and promptly” handle the Turkish businessman Kavala-related cases. The Turkish side accused it of interfering in internal affairs.
According to Turkey’s Anadolu News Agency, after Turkish President Erdogan issued an order on the 23rd to declare the ambassadors of these 10 countries as "unwelcome people", the ambassadors of some countries pledged on the 25th not to interfere in the internal affairs of the host country. He was "welcomed" by Erdogan.
On the 25th, the U.S. Embassy posted a message on Twitter, emphasizing that it respects Article 41 of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and is "obligated not to interfere in the internal affairs of a country."
The embassies of Canada, the Netherlands and New Zealand also pushed this message, and the embassies of Norway and Finland also agreed with this message.
Erdogan "cools down" the storm
The diplomatic crisis seems to be over
Erdogan pointed out on the 25th that the relevant embassy issued a separate statement, "It has retracted the original allegations, referring to Article 41 of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, and has promised to abide by the convention and not interfere with the judicial system of the host country."
"We don't want to create a crisis, but to protect rights, honor, dignity, interests and national sovereignty." Erdogan said: "I believe these ambassadors will be more careful when making statements in Turkey. We cannot accept disrespect. People with Turkish values and sensitivities, regardless of their title."
A reporter from the Turkish Broadcasting Corporation International Channel pointed out in the report that Erdogan said, "I don't think there will be an ambassador being expelled now" and "I will continue to take measures to reduce tension in the next few days."
The media said Erdogan's statement conveyed a firm message.
This potential diplomatic crisis seems to have ended.
According to the analysis, Erdogan will attend the G20 summit in Rome, Italy in a few days. If the diplomatic turmoil cannot end in time, or even if any envoys are expelled, then he will be in an embarrassing situation.
Not only will Turkey's relations with the United States and Western countries be tighter, but it will also add variables to the unscheduled summit between Erdogan and U.S. President Biden.