Nevertheless, the visa announcement may signal improved relations between Turkey and America.
The U.S. halted visa services in Turkey in October and Turkey responded in kind due to the spat.
Relations between Ankara and Washington D.C. have been strained with Turkey angered by the perceived U.S. reluctance to hand over Fethullah Gulen, whom was blamed for the coup attempt in mid-2016.
Furthermore, diplomatic ties have also been under pressure with U.S. supporting Kurdish forces camped near Turkey’s border and the trial of a Turkish banker in the U.S. on sanctions violation charges.
For more information on the Turkish markets, visit our Turkey category.