Turkish Heritage Organization is pleased with the official announcement regarding the full resumption of visa services in Turkey and the U.S. Travel restrictions, which were abruptly announced in early October, came at a critical time when U.S.-Turkey bilateral relations were already strained.
It is important to note that both governments have maintained and engaged in constructive discussion and diplomatic dialogue throughout this critical period. Deputy Assistant Secretary Jonathan Cohen’s visit to Turkey in October was followed by Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim’s early November visit to the U.S. Although disagreements over several critical issues and their satisfactory resolution remain at large, the decision shows mutual confidence is now restored.
