The United States are ready to discuss with the Turkish partners the demands of the extradition of Fethullah Gulen, leader of Hizmet movement.

U.S. Ambassador to Turkey John Bass released a statement on the matter.

“With regard to the question of possible involvement in the coup attempt by persons residing in the United States – we have been clear that the United States would be willing to provide assistance to Turkish authorities conducting their investigation into the coup attempt. If Turkey decides to submit an extradition request for anyone legally resident in the United States, it will be considered under the terms of the U.S.-Turkey extradition agreement,” Bass said in a written statement on July 18, Hurriyet Daily News reported. 

“To that end, U.S. Government officials in the U.S. and in Turkey, including representatives of the U.S. Department of Justice, are prepared to work with their counterparts and to discuss what will be required to meet the legal and evidentiary standards set by our bilateral extradition treaty. I underscore that our extradition treaty and U.S. laws have specific requirements that must be met before a suspect individual can be transferred to another nation’s jurisdiction,” he added.