Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has been following visa dispute with United States. "It is said that US is cradle of democracy. That can't be true. This cannot be a democracy, "said Erdoğan at a speech in Istanbul. This could lead to a disappearance of hopes for a settlement of entry dispute between two NATO partners. Lastly, Turkish president had shown confidence to be able to resolve conflict soon.

The US and Turkey are no longer issuing visas to or citizens since beginning of month. The background is arrest of two Turks who worked as consular staff for United States. The authorities accuse m of having connections with those involved in failed military coup last year. The government in Washington rejected this.

In addition, Turkey accuses US-living Islamic preacher Fethullah Gülen of orchestrating failed military coup last year and calls for its extradition. The United States has not responded to this.

In addition, 15 Turkish security forces were sued in United States. During US visit to Erdoğan in May, re had been violent clashes between Turkish security forces and demonstrators. "If my bodyguards are issued with an absence warrant in United States, where I have travelled on invitation, apologies, but I cannot say that it is a civilized country," said Erdoğan.

Date Of Update: 22 October 2017, 12:02