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30 March 2010 - 08:16 AMT

Return of ambassador is a decision for Turkey to make, U.S. State Department says

He said the issue was part of the phone discussion between U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu.

“Certainly, from our standpoint, we understand the reasons why Turkey recalled its ambassador, and we hope that the ambassador will be returned as quickly as Turkey feels comfortable,” Mr. Crowley said.

Turkey recalled its ambassador to the U.S. after the adoption of the Armenian Genocide resolution, H.Res.252, by the House panel on March 4, 2010.