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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan sent a letter on Palestine to Pope Francis, Spiritual Leader of Catholic Christians.  President Erdoğan stated the following in his letter: "Your Holiness Pope Francis, On the occasion of your reception of the President of Religious Affairs, I would like to convey my respect and affection. I am pleased to witness that the historically deep relations between Türkiye and the Holy See are increasingly gaining momentum. Türkiye, while supporting the territorial integrity of Ukraine since the illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014, with its motto of humanitarian diplomacy, has also been, and...

Director of Communications Altun said that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke with President Mahmoud Abbas of Palestine, saying, "No matter what, we will stand firm against Israel's barbaric attacks on Gaza, and Israel will certainly pay for its cruelty." Presidency's Director of Communications, Fahrettin Altun, participated in the TRT Haber live broadcast and responded to the airstrike by the Israeli army on the TRT Arabi team vehicle preparing for broadcasting in Nuseirat camp in Gaza. Director of Communications Altun stated that the atrocities perpetrated by Israel against innocents, civilians, health workers, and journalists in Gaza have been witnessed...

Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun shared a post on his social media account regarding the Israeli airstrike on the TRT Arabi team.  Director of Communications Altun stated the following in his post: "Israel continues its callous attacks on journalists. Israel today targeted our Arabic news channel TRT Arabi team’s vehicle. The team’s cameraman Sami Shehada underwent a leg amputation. I extend my sincerest prayers and wishes to Sami and the entire team. Israel’s deliberate targeting of journalists has been well documented by international organizations. They are not only conducting ethnic cleansing in Gaza but also...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Head of Hamas Political Bureau Ismail Haniyeh.   President Erdoğan extended Mr. Haniyeh his condolences for his three children and three grandchildren, who died a martyr’s death in Israel’s attack.    President Erdoğan stressed that Israel will definitely be held to account before law for the crimes of humanity it has been committing.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of Malaysia.   The call addressed regional and global issues as well as the Türkiye-Malaysia bilateral relations.   President Erdoğan stated that the pressure on Israel and its supporters has increased as a result of joint efforts by the Islamic world and that efforts in support of peace and Palestine should continue with determination.    The two leaders also exchanged Eid al-Fitr greetings during the call.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune of Algeria. The call addressed regional and global issues as well as the Türkiye-Algeria bilateral relations. President Erdoğan stressed that Türkiye stands ready to increase its joint efforts with Algeria for the establishment of a lasting ceasefire between Israel and Palestine, for the uninterruptedly delivery of humanitarian aid to the region and for a just solution on the basis of two states. The two leaders also exchanged Eid al-Fitr greetings during the call.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Kassym-Jomart K. Tokayev of Kazakhstan. The call addressed regional and global issues as well as the Türkiye-Kazakhstan bilateral relations. Expressing his grief over the major flood disaster in Kazakhstan, President Erdoğan stressed that Türkiye stands ready for help. The two leaders also exchanged Eid al-Fitr greetings during the call.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria.   The call addressed regional and global issues as well as the Türkiye-Nigeria bilateral relations.   Stating that the developments in the Sahel region are closely followed, President Erdoğan noted that Türkiye will continue to share its experience, capability and means in defense industry with Nigeria.   The two leaders also exchanged Eid al-Fitr greetings during the call.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran.    The call addressed the Türkiye-Iran relations as well as regional and global issues.    The two leaders also exchanged Eid al-Fitr greetings during the call.