Garo Paylan, Istanbul Armenian MP from the opposition pro-Kurdish People’s Democratic Party (HDP) of Turkey, reflected on the Turkish response to US President Donald Trump’s statement on recognizing Jerusalem as the capital city of Israel.

“The AKP [the ruling Justice and Development Party of Turkey] has signed under the agreement that recognizes Jerusalem as the capital [city of Israel before Trump]!” he wrote on his Twitter account. “They are attempting to change the corruption agenda with cheap valor.”

In this connection, Paylan pointed to the agreement between the AKP and the Israeli authorities with respect to the Mavi Marmara operation, and where it is noted that this document is signed between Ankara and Jerusalem.

In June 2016, this agreement was signed in order to normalize Turkey-Israel relations that were strained due to the military operation by Israel against six civilian ships, including Turkish ship MV Mavi Marmara.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday stated that he recognizes Jerusalem as the capital city of Israel, and said the US Department of State has been ordered to start transferring the US embassy in Israel, from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

But this decision brought about worldwide reaction.