President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany. The call addressed the Türkiye-Germany relations and regional matters. President Erdoğan expressed the special importance he attaches to the close dialogue between him and Chancellor Scholz for the strengthening of the bilateral relations in all areas. Voicing his expectation from Germany to revert to its neutral stance on the Turkish-Greek relations, President Erdoğan noted that the dialogue between Türkiye and the European Union, the talks on updating the Customs Union, and the accession negotiations should be revitalized. President Erdoğan and...
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Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, "We are working with all our might towards the goal of making the 'Century of Türkiye', for which we are preparing with great enthusiasm, a 'century of communication' at the same time." Presidency's Director of Communications, Fahrettin Altun, attended the "Disaster Communication Workshop" at the Directorate of Communications jointly organised by the Presidency's Directorate of Communications and the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD). Beginning his statement by expressing his wishes that the workshop will contribute to disaster management efforts, Director of Communications Altun remarked that communication has become an autonomous policy field,...
Nine international agreements approved by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan were published in the Official Gazette. The decision regarding the approval of the "Air Services Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Türkiye and the Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", signed on March 27, 2016, in Amman, was published in the Official Gazette. The agreement aims to promote the development of international aviation services by supporting the competitive international aviation system among airlines and mutual relations in the field of civil aviation. The decision regarding the approval of the "Trade and Economic Cooperation Agreement between the Government of...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President-elect Lula da Silva of Brazil. President Erdoğan congratulated Mr. Lula da Silva on being elected President of Brazil, and wished him success in his new tenure beginning on January 1. President Erdoğan voiced his belief that the bilateral relations, which they elevated together to the level of “strategic partnership” in 2010, would further advance in the new period. President Erdoğan also expressed that the cooperation between Türkiye and Brazil as two great countries and members of the G20 would be direction-setter in dealing with global challenges.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Umaro Sissoco Embalo of Guinea-Bissau. The call addressed steps that will enhance the Türkiye- Guinea-Bissau relations and regional matters. The two leaders agreed on improving trade and economic relations as well as cooperation on the spheres of military and defense industry. President Erdoğan expressed his happiness over the allocation of land for a school to be built by Türkiye Maarif Foundation in Guinea-Bissau. President Erdoğan said that he follows with appreciation the efforts by President Umaro Sissoco Embalo of Guinea-Bissau, who is also the Chairman of...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at a consultation meeting with district muftis at the Exhibition Hall within the Presidential Complex. Greeting all members of the Religious Affairs Presidency, serving in 922 districts of Türkiye’s 81 provinces, President Erdoğan said: “Various matters, ranging from the protection of family to education policies and religious services in light of new developments in the world, will be discussed during the congress. I believe the results to be accumulated through the assessments, experience-sharing and workshops here, will guide you in your religious services and efforts for counselling. The congress will...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia. President Erdoğan condemned the terror attack in Mogadishu on October 29. President Erdoğan wished Allah’s mercy on the people who lost their lives in the heinous attack, and speedy recovery to the injured. Underscoring that they would continue their strong support to Somalia’s fight against terror, President Erdoğan said that Türkiye stood with Somalia and the Somali people as always.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan extended his condolences to the family of Mevlüde Genç, who lost five members of her family in the 1993 Solingen attack. In a post on social media, President Erdoğan stated that he spoke to her husband Durmuş and son Kamil Genç on the phone and extended his condolences. Wishing Allah’s mercy upon Genç, President Erdoğan said, “Despite the great pain she endured, the dignified and resolute stance of Ms Mevlüde will continue to serve as an example for Europe and all humanity. On this occasion, I once again commemorate with mercy...
Speaking at the 8th Turkish Medical World Congress, President Erdoğan said: “We have identified healthcare as one of the most ambitious areas of our Century of Türkiye. Our qualified labor force, which we have enriched with our city hospitals we have built with giant investments and innovative cooperation methods, plays a huge role in this success.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the 8th Turkish Medical World Congress in Istanbul. “THE CENTURY OF TÜRKİYE WILL BECOME A GUIDE FOR ALL OF US” “We are designing the Century of Türkiye, which we...