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Ecuadorian , Zimbabwean ve Burundian Ambassadors present their credentials to President Erdoğan

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Ecuadorian, Zimbabwean and Burundian Ambassadors at the Presidential Complex. Ambassador Fanny De Lourdes Puma Puma of Ecuador, Ambassador Alfred Mutiwazuka of Zimbabwe and Ambassador Gérard Ntahorwaroye Bikebako of Burundi presented their letters of credence to President Erdoğan at the reception.    A souvenir photo was taken after the family members of ambassadors and some embassy staff were presented to President Erdoğan. President Erdoğan cuddled Mutiwazuka’s three-year-old daughter Tayana Esther Mutiwazuka at the reception. Little girl also hugged President Erdoğan.

“Ensuring the food safety of our people has become a matter of national security”

Speaking at the 3rd Turkey Agriculture and Forestry Forum, President Erdoğan said: “Ensuring the food safety of our people has become a matter of national security for Turkey as it has for every other country. Foreign dependency in basic agricultural products is just as dangerous as foreign dependency in defense industry.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the 3rd Turkey Agriculture and Forestry Forum at Beştepe Culture and Convention Center. Underscoring that developed countries exert extraordinary efforts to ensure their food safety and future, President Erdoğan noted: “Ensuring the food safety of our people...

“Turkey has been pursuing a relentless campaign against terror groups”

Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said on Twitter that Turkey continued its resolute fight against Daesh both at home and abroad. Fahrettin Altun indicated that Turkey was pursuing a relentless campaign against all terror groups along its border with and inside Syria with the goal of creating safe zones free of terror regardless of its origin. "We will continue to do so even if we do not receive proper recognition of our efforts," Altun noted, and continued: "Turkey’s operation to root out terror groups from its Syrian border can’t be linked to potential strengthening of Daesh. Such...

President Erdoğan meets with President Sall of Senegal

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with President Macky Sall of Senegal during a dinner at the Presidential Complex. President Sall of Senegal was welcomed with an official ceremony by President Erdoğan at the Presidential Complex. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/113594/president-erdogan-meets-with-president-sall-of-senegal

“Occupation of Palestinian lands will never be legitimized”

Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said on Twitter that Turkey always stood by the Palestinians while supporting a peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict based on the two-state solution and that they opposed any measure that violates international law and prevents a fair and just solution. "Israeli settlement activity in Palestine is against international law and conscious of humanity regardless of US policy. Pushing Palestinians out of their lands is an egregious violation of international norms and occupation of Palestinian lands will never be legitimized." Altun noted. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced earlier that the U.S....

“We eliminate all kinds of moves that pose a threat to the future of our country and people”

Addressing AK Party’s provincial heads, President Erdoğan said: “Be it on the ground or at the table, we eliminate all kinds of moves that pose a threat to the future of our country and people. When they let loose terrorists, we crush them. When they harass our borders, we get down to the source of threats. When they attack our economy, we recover fast and continue our path. When they seek to corner us abroad, we foil it by revitalizing our friendships.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed AK Party’s...

“Our fight will continue until all terrorist threats to Turkey end”

Addressing AK Party’s Parliamentary Group Meeting, President Erdoğan said: “Our fight will continue until all terrorist threats to Turkey, particularly in Syria and Northern Iraq, have ended and the last terrorist has been neutralized.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at AK Party’s Parliamentary Group Meeting. “Those, who strive to portray the separatist terrorist organization as a structure that fights against DAESH, are now trying to cover up the civilian massacres committed by the same organization,” President Erdoğan said, and underlined: “Even though we brought to the...

“The capability to ensure the security and peace of all its people is what makes a state great”

Speaking at the 2nd Istanbul International Ombudsman Conference, President Erdoğan said: “Let me underline that what actually lies at the essence of being a good administration is respecting people and their natural rights. What makes a state ‘great’ is not just having wide borders or lots of money. The capability to ensure the security, peace and happiness of all its people individually is what makes a state ‘great’.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the 2nd Istanbul International Ombudsman Conference at Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul. “What actually lies at the essence of being a...