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Statement regarding President Erdoğan’s meeting with UN Secretary-General Guterres

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in New York for the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. The meeting addressed regional and global issues, particularly Israel's attacks against Gaza. Noting during the meeting that Israel's aggression targets not only the Palestinians but also regional and global peace, President Erdoğan emphasised that the international community must intensify its pressure on Israel in order to secure the uninterrupted entry of humanitarian aid to Gaza. Pointing out Türkiye's ever-increasing endeavours to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, President Erdo...

“Today is the day to stand upright by the oppressed Palestinians in the name of humanity”

Addressing the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, President Erdoğan said: “Here, in America, in Europe, everywhere in the world, if a small thorn pricks a child's hand, parents' hearts hurt deeply; but in Gaza, children's hands, arms, and legs have to be amputated without anesthesia. Let us be clear: This is the lowest point of humanity. Human history has not witnessed such savagery in the last century. Everything is unfolding right before our eyes.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. “I greet you with...

Head of Communications Duran’s statement on President Erdoğan’s upcoming UN Address

Presidency's Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran shared a message on his NSosyal account regarding President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s address, which will be delivered today at the United Nations General Assembly. In his message, Head of Communications Duran stated the following: "Our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, will deliver an important, historic speech today at the United Nations General Assembly. At a time when the participation of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and his delegation in the UN has been blocked, and the genocide in Gaza is being ignored, he will once again be the voice of Palestine and...

“We have no tolerance for terrorism within our borders or in our region”

Speaking at a dinner held by the Turkish American National Steering Committee in New York, President Erdoğan said: “We have no tolerance for terrorism within our borders or in our region. Thank Allah, this goal of ours is coming true step by step.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at a dinner held by the Turkish American National Steering Committee (TASC) in New York. President Erdoğan expressed his pleasure to see the Turkish community in the U.S. acting in a spirit of unity and solidarity. “I consider it as an embodiment of the unity of...

President Erdoğan gives interview to Fox News

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in New York to attend the 80th United Nations General Assembly meetings, gave an interview to the American channel Fox News, making significant statements regarding international politics. President Erdoğan appeared on Bret Baier's programme, where he assessed Türkiye's policies, particularly regarding the genocide in Gaza and the Russia-Ukraine war. Responding to the host's question, "Would you consider what is going on in Gaza genocide?", President Erdoğan replied, "I do not think we can explain it in any other way. This is completely a genocide. And this genocide is caused by...

Statement regarding President Erdoğan’s meeting with Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah of Kuwait

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in New York for the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, met with Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah of Kuwait at the Turkish House. The meeting addressed Türkiye–Kuwait bilateral relations as well as regional and global issues. Stating that it is essential to develop relations between Türkiye and Kuwait in many areas, especially trade, President Erdoğan said that they will continue to work to strengthen cooperation between the two countries. Highlighting the importance of Islamic countries demonstrating a common stance against Israel’s massacres in...

Statement regarding President Erdoğan’s meeting with Prime Minister Carney of Canada

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in New York for the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, met with Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada. The meeting addressed Türkiye–Canada bilateral relations as well as regional and global issues. Stating that Türkiye and Canada, as important NATO allies, play a significant role in the security of the Euro-Atlantic region, President Erdoğan noted that there is considerable potential for cooperation, particularly in the fields of energy and the defense industry; that efforts are being made to seize these opportunities and deepen relations; and added that...

“The Palestinian cause has become a global issue”

Speaking at the High-level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, President Erdoğan said: “Today, the Palestinian cause has become a global issue. The participation in this hall is the most important proof of this. In Europe, in Asia, in the Americas, in Africa, we are witnessing people chanting ‘Free Palestine’ on streets, on social media or in the press more than ever before now.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the High-level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and...