America's steps about pastor Andrew Brunson not suitable for strategic partner, says Turkey
Washington this week imposed sanctions on two Turkish ministers over the case of Andrew Brunson, a U.S. pastor on trial in Turkey accused of backing terrorism.
- Country:
- Turkey
- United States
Steps taken by the United States about pastor Andrew Brunson were not suitable for a strategic partner and were disrespectful to Turkey, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday.
Washington this week imposed sanctions on two Turkish ministers over the case of Andrew Brunson, a U.S. pastor on trial in Turkey accused of backing terrorism.
Speaking to the women's wing of his AK Party, Erdogan said he gave orders for assets in Turkey belonging to the U.S. interior and justice ministers to be frozen "if they have any".
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Google News