It was not possible to realize any of the options in my mind during the meeting today with Bahceli, the current state of affairs does not point to the possibility of a coalition. I will return the mandate if necessary after discussing it with the president.

Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu

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We will not sign the readmission agreement before steps are taken on the Schengen visa and thus a visa liberalisation is secured for Turkish citizens.

Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu

We will not sign the readmission agreement before steps are taken on the Schengen visa and thus a visa liberalization is secured for Turkish citizens.

Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu

As the investigation on the attack deepens, through the results on Twitter accounts and IP addresses, we see the high probability that both Daesh (ISIS) and the PKK are organizations that may have had an active role.

Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu

If you consider the way the attack happened and the general trend of it, we have identified Islamic State as the primary focus, it was definitely a suicide bombing...DNA tests are being conducted. It was determined how the suicide bombers got there. We're close to a name, which points to one group.

Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu

This is an attack that does not target a specific group; it is an attack on the entire nation and (an) attack on our unity. Turkey is a country that has managed to maintain peace in the region.

Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu

What we have received from Russia this morning is that this was a mistake and that they respect Turkey's borders and this will not happen again, turkey's rules of engagement apply to all planes, be they Syrian, Russian or from elsewhere. Turkey's armed forces are very clearly instructed. Necessary steps would be taken against whoever violates Turkey's borders, even if it's a bird.

Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu

This will be the most concrete step on the path to the snap election, on our way to Nov. 1, we will act like a government elected for four years. Our nation should be at ease about this. We will not be working in the mood of an interim government.

Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu

These operations are not 'one-point operations' and will continue as long as there is a threat against Turkey.

Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu

We will not stay silent in the face of those who kill our police... by Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu

We will not stay silent in the face of those who kill our police officers in their sleep.

Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu

This was a decision made on the basis of Turkish national securit... by Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu

This was a decision made on the basis of Turkish national security.

Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu

The targets were hit without going into Syrian airspace. If there was a need, we would have gone into Syrian airspace as well.

Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu

The war in Syria has been going on for four years, and Turkey has not been a part of a war and will not be a part of a war.

Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu

Thirty-seven foreign nationals were detained. A lot of weapons an... by Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu

Thirty-seven foreign nationals were detained. A lot of weapons and ammunition were seized.

Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu

Turkey has taken and will continue to take all necessary measures against the Islamic State, measures on our border with Syria...will be increased.

Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu

They expressed their intention to remain outside a government all... by Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu

They expressed their intention to remain outside a government alliance.

Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu

It's correct that we have taken precautions to protect our border. If there's any circumstance across the border that threatens Turkish security, orders to act have been given, (But) no one should have the expectation that Turkey will enter Syria tomorrow or in the near term.

Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu

If anything occurred that were to threaten Turkish security, we wouldn't wait for tomorrow, we would go right in. But it's wrong to expect that Turkey would undertake such a unilateral intervention in the immediate term if there is no such risk.

Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu

If any harm is to come to Turkey's border security, if Turkey reaches the conclusion that this garden of peace is being threatened, it is prepared for any eventuality, we will take the necessary measures to reduce the risks related to cross-border security.

Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu

It is nobody's business what was inside the trucks. Yes there were serious clashes in Syria and we helped the Turkmens.

Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu

A nation without its own defense industry cannot fight the cause... by Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu

A nation without its own defense industry cannot fight the cause of liberation.

Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu