Turkey has severely criticized Washington for disregarding the legal process in the case of American pastor, Andrew Brunson, facing terrorism-related charges.
In a statement in Istanbul, presidential spokesman, Ibrahim Kalin said there is rule of law in Turkey, and the Andrew Brunson case is a legal issue.
He said the disregard of legal process by the United States, which has been making certain demands, is unacceptable.
His remarks came after U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton earlier said Turkey has made a big mistake not to release Brunson.