December 19, 2020
ANKARA
Those who threaten Turkey with sanctions will end up disappointed, the nation’s president said on Saturday.
“We are determined to put across that Turkey will never hesitate to use its sovereign rights,” Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at a highway opening.
Erdogan, addressing the opening ceremony via video link, added: “Becoming a major hub for intercontinental trade is a major achievement for Turkey which will benefit all 83 million of our people.”
On international investments in Turkey, the president said: “We expect a big breakthrough in the days to come.”
The US on Monday imposed sanctions on Turkey over its acquisition of the Russian S-400 missile defense system.
Those threatening Turkey with sanctions will be disappointed: Erdogan – Voice Of Vienna
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US sanctions attack Turkey s sovereign rights
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