U.S. envoy: 'Duration of visa suspension depends on talks'

The U.S. ambassador to Turkey, John Bass, said on Monday the duration of a suspension in visa services in Turkey would depend on talks between the two governments regarding the detention of Turkish staff at the U.S. embassy, Reuters reports.

In a written statement quoted by the news agency, Bass said the length of the suspension would also depend on “the Turkish government’s commitment to protecting our facilities and personnel here in Turkey”.