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“If the European countries want to resolve the refugee issue, they should support the humanitarian solution Turkey is working to achieve in Syria”

Addressing AK Party’s Parliamentary Group Meeting, President Erdoğan said: “This refugee influx will go on until a new constitution is drafted based on Syria’s political unity and territorial integrity and free elections are held whereby a new administration takes office. If the European countries want to resolve the issue, they should support the political and humanitarian solution Turkey is working to achieve in Syria.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke at AK Party’s Parliamentary Group Meeting. “Turkey’s decision to open the gates is in accord with the international...

Altun: “The country that just suspended temporary protection and tear gassed migrants has no moral authority to speak of”

Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, "The country that just suspended temporary protection and tear gassed migrants has no moral authority to speak of." Altun shared a thread on his Twitter account, pointing out that Greece treated refugees horribly and then turned around to blame Turkey, and he added, “This is the kind of double standards and hypocrisy we have gotten used to over the years. The country that just suspended temporary protection and tear gassed migrants has no moral authority to speak of. The EU is trying to help Greece as they clearly think it is the new frontier...

President Charles Michel of the European Council to Visit Turkey

President Charles Michel of the European Council will come to Turkey on a working visit on March 4, 2020. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and President Michel of the European Council will address the developments in Syria, Idlib in particular, as well as Turkey-European Union relations during their meeting. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/speeches-statements/558/116884/president-charles-michel-of-the-european-council-to-visit-turkey

President Erdoğan meets with UK Foreign Secretary Raab

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received United Kingdom Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab at the Presidential Complex. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/116878/president-erdogan-meets-with-uk-foreign-secretary-raab

Director of Communications Altun shares voluntary military service and support messages received by CİMER

Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun shared the voluntary military service and support messages received by the Presidency’s Communication Centre (CIMER) with regard to the Operation Spring Shield. Altun shared the following post on his Twitter account: "Operations Euphrates Shield, Olive Branch, Peace Spring and Spring Shield... Every one of them is an operation through which our gallant army challenges evil forces for our unity and peace! Our army is on the ground! The noble Turkish nation is the greatest power standing behind it! May God make our unity and peace permanent!” Altun shared the voluntary military service applications made...

President Erdoğan, Prime Minister Khan of Pakistan talk over the phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan talked over the phone. During the conversation, Syrian issue and the refugee problem, particularly Idlib, were discussed as well as bilateral relations. Prime Minister Khan of Pakistan told President Erdoğan that Pakistan’s entire support for Idlib and the refugee problem was behind Turkey.

“European Union applies double standards on refugee issue”

Speaking at a joint press conference with Prime Minister Borissov of Bulgaria, President Erdoğan said: “The European Union has not exactly fulfilled the requirements of the March 18 agreement. The EU applies double standards today as well. Leading EU countries still have such double standards that regarding the refugees, currently moving towards borders, they say Turkey is making a mistake.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Prime Minister Boyko Borissov of Bulgaria held a joint press conference following their meeting and a working dinner at the Presidential Complex. “1.5 million people have left their homes in Idlib and reached Turkey’s...

President Erdoğan, German Chancellor Angela Merkel talk over the phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone call with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. During the phone conversation, bilateral relations and regional issues, including especially Idlib and the refugee issue, were discussed. President Erdoğan stressed that the burden and responsibilities regarding the refugees should be shared fairly and international obligations should be fulfilled on this issue.