On January 26, new U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Jeffry Flake presented his credentials to President Erdogan. The U.S.-Turkey Business Council was honored to meet with Ambassador Flake before his departure to Ankara and support him as the new Ambassador.

Ambassador Flake Pens Op-Ed, "Politics Stops At The Water's Edge"

Ambassador Flake wrote an op-ed on the U.S. Embassy Ankara website:

"I am deeply honored to serve as President Biden’s Ambassador in Ankara. Turkey is a country with a rich culture, a deep history, and enormous potential. I wholeheartedly believe that a more secure, prosperous and happier future lies ahead for both the United States and Turkey if our two countries can continue to work closely together. Challenges to our relationship can be addressed in good faith, just as good friends always do."

Read his complete op-ed here.