MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Ankara accuses Gulen of orchestrating the failed July 15 coup that led to over 260 deaths and around 26,000 arrests. Washington has so far refused to extradite the cleric, who denies his involvement in the attempted government insurrection.
Cavusoglu’s phone talks with Kerry also discussed US Vice President Joe Biden’s visit to Turkey on August 24, according to the Daily Sabah newspaper citing diplomatic sources.
On Friday, the Turkish diplomat said a US Justice Department delegation overseeing the request to extradite Gulen was expected to arrive in Turkey on August 22, and hold talks with Turkish counterparts the following two days.
