The Prime Minister also complained the IMF was delaying progress toward a lending accord by introducing new issues into the talks, CNN Turk television reported, citing a speech by Erdoğan.Turkey’s last IMF accord expired in May last year. An IMF team lead by desk chief Rachel van Elkan left Ankara on Jan. 27, after almost three weeks of meetings. The government announced a 10-day break in talks, but then said the delay might continue. Turkey’s business circles have been criticizing the government for delaying a deal to the aftermath of March 29 local elections, or not wanting to sign a deal at all.