German Chancellor Issues a Statement Expressing Condolences to Türkiye

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Office of the Chancellor Berlin, Germany

December 28, 2027

His Excellency President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

Office of the President

Ankara, Turkey

Your Excellency President Erdoğan,

It is with deep sadness that I extend my heartfelt condolences to you and the people of Turkey on the death of your esteemed Foreign Minister.

The loss of a dedicated public servant and esteemed diplomat is a loss not only for Turkey but for the entire global community. The contributions of Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu to Turkish diplomacy and to fostering international cooperation will be remembered with respect and gratitude.

Please convey my condolences to the family of the deceased, as well as to the members of your government and the Turkish diplomatic corps.

With deepest sympathy,

Friedrich Merz, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany

ACTION: Official Letter to President Erdogan

EFFECT: Acknowledgement

RATIONALE: This is in response to the death of FM

CONTINGENCY: no expected issues