President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that the joint projects of Azerbaijan and Türkiye contribute substantially not only to the two countries themselves but also to the energy security of the region and Europe. He further stated, "It is only a matter of time before the gas produced in Turkmenistan is transferred to Türkiye and Europe through our joint efforts, thereby expanding the capacity of TANAP." President Erdoğan sent a video message to the opening ceremony of the 29th International Caspian Oil and Gas Exhibition in Baku. Alparslan Bayraktar, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, read...
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Head of Communications Fahrettin Altun shared a post on social media regarding Anadolu Agency photojournalist Fatih Aktaş, who faced strong intervention by the New York Police as he was covering the demonstrations in support of Palestine. Head of Communications Altun expressed the following: “Today, AA photojournalist, Fatih Aktaş, was subjected to strong intervention by the New York Police as he was covering the demonstrations in support of Palestine in New York, USA. I condemn the physical assault committed against Mr. Aktaş. I wish a speedy recovery for himself and the Anadolu Agency family. Freedom of...
Delivering the closing speech of the AK Party’s 31st Consultation and Assessment Meeting, President Erdoğan said: “We are sincere about and open to discussion for a new constitution. And we do not approve of this issue being turned into a political arm wrestling. Let us all together sit, talk, join forces and free Türkiye of the shame of the post-coup constitution with the broadest consensus.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the closing of the party’s 31st Consultation and Assessment Meeting in Ankara. Stating that...
Presidency's Head of Communications Fahrettin Altun shared a post on his social media account in which he wished Washington representative of Hürriyet newspaper and CNN Türk Yunus Paksoy a speedy recovery. Head of Communications Altun stated the following in his post: "I would like to extend my sincerest get-well wishes to Yunus Paksoy, the Washington representative of Hürriyet newspaper and CNN Türk, who was injured in the course of his journalistic duties by a FETO member. As I conveyed to Mr. Paksoy in our meeting following the heinous attack he endured, our relevant authorities will...
In a post he shared on his social media account, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan marked the 113th anniversary of the foundation of the Turkish Air Force. President Erdoğan stated the following in his post: "I celebrate the 113th anniversary of the foundation of the Turkish Air Force, one of the world's first aviation organisations, which heroically guards our Sky Homeland. I commemorate our aviation martyrs with mercy and extend my greetings to the members of the Air Force who continue their mission successfully."
Addressing AK Party’s 31st Consultation and Assessment Meeting, President Erdoğan, in reference to Israel’s ongoing atrocities in Gaza, said: “Showing the strongest reaction against the massacres taking place in Gaza since October 7, we are the only country that has taken concrete measures against Israel.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the party’s 31st Consultation and Assessment Meeting in Ankara. “WE HAVE ALWAYS BEEN OPEN TO CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM” Emphasizing the importance AK Party attaches to consultation in politics, President Erdoğan stated that the party has embraced...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh of the Government of National Unity of Libya at the Presidential Complex. During the meeting, Türkiye-Libya relations, the latest developments in Libya, Israel's attacks on Palestinian territories, as well as regional and global problems, were discussed. During the meeting, President Erdoğan stated that relations between Türkiye and Libya continue to develop in all fields, that it would be beneficial to start a dialogue process to ensure unity and solidarity in Libya by protecting the legitimacy of the Government of National Unity of Libya, and...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Prime Minister Albin Kurti of Kosovo at the Presidential Complex. Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz and Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler were also present at the reception, which lasted 1 hour and 50 minutes. Statement on the Kosovo-Türkiye meeting During the meeting, Türkiye-Kosovo relations, Israel's attacks on Palestinian territories, as well as regional and global problems were discussed. During the meeting, President Erdoğan highlighted the significance of increasing the trade volume between Türkiye and Kosovo, with the goal of exceeding 1 billion dollars, which currently stands at nearly 750 million dollars....
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary. The call addressed regional and global issues as well as the Türkiye-Hungary relations. Wishing success to Hungary during its European Union term presidency, President Erdoğan noted that Hungary’s support is important in terms of reviving Türkiye’s EU admission process. President Erdoğan congratulated Mr. Orban on his birthday as well.