Tag: remarks

Posted on by

US President Biden’s remarks on events of 1915 a repeated mistake: Türkiye

US President Biden's remarks on events of 1915 a repeated mistake: Türkiye

Ankara rejects “statements and decisions, which distort historical facts with political motives,” the foreign ministry said.

Türkiye respectfully commemorates the sufferings of the entire Ottoman population
Türkiye respectfully commemorates the sufferings of the entire Ottoman population “without ethnic or religious discrimination” said the ministry.
(AA)

Türkiye has rejected and condemned statements made by United States’ President Joe Biden regarding the events of 1915.

“Statements that are incompatible with historical facts and international law regarding the events of 1915 are not valid,” said a Foreign Ministry statement on Sunday.

“This includes the unfortunate statement made by US President Biden today, which is the repetition of the mistake he had made in 2021,” it added.

Stressing that Ankara rejects “such statements and decisions, which distort historical facts with political motives,” the ministry also condemned “those who insist on this mistake.”

“One-sided and selective approaches that serve no purpose other than to draw enmity from history are morally problematic and politically ill-intentioned,” it noted.

READ MORE: Türkiye: 1915 events being manipulated with baseless allegations

‘Commemorating all sufferings’

The ministry also asserted that commemorating “all sufferings experienced at that period, without ethnic or religious discrimination” requires a humanitarian and conscientious stance.

Türkiye respectfully commemorates the sufferings of the entire Ottoman population, including Armenians, it added.

“We reject the attempts to exploit this pain for political purposes.”

Citing Türkiye’s proposition to establish a joint historical commission and open both countries’ archives, Ankara reiterated its call to study “controversial episodes in history.”

That includes the events of 1915, “without prejudice by respecting the scientific and legal principles in order to reach a just memory.”

“Türkiye strives for peace and stability in its region and in the world, and the spirit of cooperation to prevail,” the ministry said.

“The normalisation initiative with Armenia is another manifestation of this understanding.”

READ MORE: Erdogan: Türkiye will continue to defend truth about 1915 events

Source: AA

Posted on by

President Biden arrives in Seattle for Earth Day remarks, events announced for Friday

President Biden arrives in Seattle for Earth Day remarks, events announced for Friday

President Biden heading to Washington

President Joe Biden will be heading to Seattle on Thursday evening, after stopping in Portland earlier in the day to tour area infrastructure.

SEATTLE – President Joe Biden is in the Pacific Northwest starting Thursday for a two-day visit to Portland and Seattle. Authorities say to expect delays on the ground and in the air.

Biden’s first stop was Portland, where he toured areas that benefited from his infrastructure bill.

After his Portland visit, Biden traveled to Seattle Thursday evening, and is landed at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport shortly after 5:00 p.m.

Travelers saw delays due to Air Force One’s arrival at SEA Airport. According to airport officials, security protocols call for all air traffic to stop 30 minutes before and after the arrival.

During Biden’s arrival and departure, the Washington State Patrol said drivers should expect freeway closures around the Seattle area because of his visit. It is not known yet which freeways could be closed. 

On Friday, the President will deliver Earth Day remarks at Seward Park in Seattle at 10:30 a.m. He will then head to Auburn to discuss a plan to lower health care and energy costs. Biden will be speaking at Green River College at 12:30 p.m.

Biden is scheduled to attend a democratic fundraiser and is expected to stay until Friday, which is also Earth Day.

Although Biden is raising fuel economy standards for vehicles and included green policies in last year’s bipartisan infrastructure legislation, the lack of greater progress casts a shadow over his second Earth Day as president.

He will mark the moment on Friday in Seattle, where he’ll be joined by Gov. Jay Inslee, a fellow Democrat with a national reputation for climate action. During the Seattle visit, Biden plans to sign a climate-related executive order in honor of Earth Day.

According to a White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, Biden will also discuss how he is fighting to bring down prescription drug costs, such as insulin, and will be also joined by Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell, and Congresswoman Kim Schrier.

Get breaking news alerts in the FREE FOX 13 Seattle app. Download for Apple iOS or Android. And sign up for BREAKING NEWS emails delivered straight to your inbox.

Biden’s last Seattle visit was in November 2019 while campaigning in the Democratic presidential primaries. He attended a fundraiser at the home of Amazon executive David Zapolsky.

The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

President Biden to arrive in Seattle on Thursday

President Joe Biden is expected to arrive in Seattle on Thursday.