The meeting took place in a warm atmosphere
US State Department
The US spokesperson said "The sovereignty and territory – territorial integrity of all countries should be respected and protected"
It is the 50th anniversary of the school's closure
Heritage science helps us understand the historical and cultural context of architectural ruins, including ancient Greek temples
It is incompatible with Turkey’s responsibilities as a NATO Ally, the statement said
The State Department confirmed the visit of the US head of Diplomacy
"President Erdogan’s continued outreach to this terrorist organization only serves to isolate Turkey from the international community"
The Hagia Sophia holds enormous spiritual and cultural significance to billions of believers of different faiths
The State Department released its annual report
A State Department official said the US was closely monitoring the situation on the Turkish-Greek borders