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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received ambassadors of Eswatini, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Seychelles and Togo at the Presidential Complex. Eswatini’s Ambassador to Belgium Sibusisiwe Mngomezulu, who is also accredited to Turkey; Mozambique’s Ambassador to Italy César Francisco De Gouveia Júnior, who is also accredited to Turkey; Myanmar’s Ambassador to Egypt Myint Lwin, who is also accredited to Turkey; Nepal’s Ambassador to Pakistan Sewa Lamsal, who is also accredited to Turkey; Seychelles’ Ambassador to France Louis Sylvestre Radegonde, who is also accredited to Turkey; and Togo’s Ambassador to Germany Komi Bayédzè Dagoh, who...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and German Chancellor Angela Merkel held a phone conversation. The two leaders discussed latest developments in Libya and Syria. https://www.aa.com.tr/en/turkey/erdogan-merkel-discuss-developments-in-libya-syria/1724131

Following deadly Assad regime attack, President Erdoğan says strategic initiatives are being made with Russia. Following an Assad regime attack on Turkish troops, Turkey will keep its military observation posts in Idlib, Syria, along with necessary fortifications, because they play a vital role, said Erdoğan on Tuesday. The deadly attack was very clear violation of the Idlib agreement and so will have consequences for the Assad regime, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan told reporters en route back to Turkey from an official trip to Ukraine. But he also said in wake of the attack, there is no...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, at the Presidential Complex. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/116536/president-erdogan-receives-qatar-deputy-pm-al-thani

Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun stated: "If Russia is unable to control the Assad regime from targeting us, we will not hesitate to take actions against any threat, just as we did today in Idlib.” Posting a thread on Twitter, Altun commented on the air strike carried out by the Assad regime in Idlib. Altun said: “The Assad regime’s attack on our forces is the latest example of its cowardly actions in northern Syria. This regime has killed hundreds of thousands of its own people. Its belligerent actions against our military will not be tolerated. Our brave soldiers are...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received representatives of Ahiska and Gagauz Turks living in Kiev. Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun and Presidential Spokesperson İbrahim Kalın were also present in the meeting, which was closed to the press, at Kiev Boryspil International Airport.

Speaking at the Ukraine-Turkey Business Forum in Kyiv, President Erdoğan said that besides the bilateral relations between the two countries, Turkey also values strengthening its economic cooperation with Ukraine, and added: “Ukraine, beyond being a friendly country for us, is our strategic partner. In terms of their geographical locations and economies, Turkey and Ukraine see each other as valuable partners, not rivals.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the Ukraine-Turkey Business Forum in Kyiv. “Turkey and Ukraine see each other as valuable partners” Stating besides the bilateral relations between the two countries, Turkey also values strengthening...

Speaking at a joint press conference with President Zelensky of Ukraine, President Erdoğan said: “Let me once again underline that we, as Turkey, don’t recognize the unlawful annexation of Crimea. I would like to reiterate that we will maintain our support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, including Crimea.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine held a joint press conference in Kyiv following their meeting. “We support the vision of a strong and modern Ukraine” Expressing Turkey’s appreciation for Ukraine’s ongoing reform process led by President Zelensky, President Erdoğan...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received the leader of Crimean Tatar Turks, Mustafa Abdulcemil Kırımoğlu, in Kyiv. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/116511/president-erdogan-receives-crimean-tatar-leader-kirimoglu