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Head of Communications Duran: “Key to Peace is Türkiye”

In a post shared on his NSosyal account, the Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, said that Türkiye is taking a constructive, balancing, and humanitarian role in global crises through its robust leadership and effective diplomacy. In his post, Head of Communications Duran said: "Under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Türkiye distinguishes itself as a constructive and balancing actor, not only in its immediate region but also across the globe, through the vision of 'Key to Peace is Türkiye.' With strong leadership and effective diplomacy, Türkiye continues to be the destination for...

Statement regarding President Erdoğan’s meeting with President Aliyev of Azerbaijan

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan on the sidelines of the 5th Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF2026).  The leaders addressed bilateral relations between Türkiye and Azerbaijan, as well as regional and global issues. Stating that we are determined to deepen our cooperation with Azerbaijan in the fields of trade, energy, and the defence industry and to take our relations to higher levels, President Erdoğan added that we believe this can be achieved through new steps to be taken. Emphasizing that, as Türkiye and Azerbaijan, we are jointly experiencing the negative effects...

Statement regarding President Erdoğan’s meeting with President Sandu of Moldova

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with President Maia Sandu of Moldova on the sidelines of the 5th Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF2026).  The leaders addressed bilateral relations between Türkiye and Moldova, as well as regional issues. During the meeting, President Erdoğan stated that we will continue to take steps to further advance relations between Türkiye and Moldova in many areas, particularly in trade, energy, and the defence industry.   Noting that, as Türkiye, we continue our efforts to revive the negotiation process to end the Russia–Ukraine war, President Erdoğan added that we...

Statement regarding President Erdoğan’s meeting with PM Kobakhidze of Georgia

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze of Georgia on the sidelines of the 5th Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF2026).   The leaders addressed bilateral relations between Türkiye and Georgia, as well as regional and global issues. During the meeting, President Erdoğan stated that they will continue to take steps to increase the bilateral trade volume between Türkiye and Georgia and to further develop relations in many areas, particularly in energy cooperation. Emphasizing that efforts to achieve lasting peace in the South Caucasus are ongoing, President Erdoğan noted that operating the Baku...

Statement regarding President Erdoğan’s meeting with Syrian President Al-Sharaa

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with President Ahmad Al-Sharaa of the Syrian Arab Republic on the sidelines of the 5th Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF2026). The meeting addressed bilateral relations between Türkiye and Syria, the latest situation in Syria, and regional issues. Stating that Syria has taken decisive steps to strengthen its unity and solidarity and to advance reconstruction and development, President Erdoğan noted that Türkiye will continue to stand by Syria in this process. Emphasizing that Syria should remain away from the conflicts in our region, President Erdoğan stated that increasing cooperation between Türkiye...

Statement regarding President Erdoğan’s meeting with PM Sharif of Pakistan

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan on the sidelines of the 5th Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF2026). The leaders addressed bilateral relations between Türkiye and Pakistan, particularly, as well as the ceasefire process in Iran and regional and global issues. During the meeting, President Erdoğan stated that they would continue to take steps to advance cooperation between the two countries in many areas, primarily in energy, trade, and defence. Emphasising that Türkiye has continued to stand for peace since the first day of the conflict that commenced with attacks on Iran,...

“Antalya Diplomacy Forum has become a shared platform for global wisdom and conscience”

Speaking at the opening of the 5th Antalya Diplomacy Forum, President Erdoğan said: “Five years ago, we set out with the goal of establishing a global platform to take the pulse of diplomacy. Today, we see that the Antalya Diplomacy Forum has become a shared platform for global wisdom, conscience, and, above all, hope for the future.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and First Lady Emine Erdoğan attended the opening ceremony of the 5th Antalya Diplomacy Forum, held with the theme “Mapping Tomorrow, Managing Uncertainties.” President Erdoğan delivered a speech at the event. Voicing his hope...

“The international system faces a major legitimacy crisis today”

Speaking at a dinner hosted in honor of the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, President Erdoğan said: “The international system, established by the victors 80 years ago, faces a major legitimacy crisis today. The values, principles, rules and norms that constitute the foundations of the system are on the threshold of losing their credibility and meaning at a global scale.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered remarks at a dinner hosted in honor of the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union at Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul.  “As people with a sound mind and conscience, we all know...