President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan indicated that they expected support from citizens for the planting of 11 million saplings in 81 provinces for "a green Turkey". On his Twitter account, Erdoğan shared a post with the hashtag "#11millionsaplings", saying 11 million saplings would be planted at 2023 sites in 81 provinces on November 11, which was declared as National Tree Planting Day. President Erdoğan noted: "We expect great support from all our citizens to spread the love for trees and forests and to leave the legacy of a greener Turkey for our children.”
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Speaking at a commemorative event on the 81st anniversary of Atatürk’s passing to eternity, President Erdoğan said: “Turkey’s true strength is our people’s unity, solidarity and brotherhood as well as the courage that arises from them. When we pull together and strike our enemies, no one can withstand us no matter how powerful they are politically, economically or militarily.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the commemoration ceremony for Ghazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, which was held by the Atatürk Supreme Council for Culture, Language and History at Beştepe Culture...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the ceremony held at Anıtkabir on the 81st anniversary of the passing of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey. The ceremony at Anıtkabir (Atatürk’s Mausoleum) began as high-ranking state officials walked on the Lion Road. President Erdoğan and other high-ranking officials laid wreaths at Atatürk’s mausoleum and observed a moment of silence at 09:05 a.m. at Anıtkabir After the national anthem was sung, President Erdoğan wrote the following in the Anıtkabir Special Book at Misak-ı Millî Tower: “We once...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin discussed bilateral relations and regional developments over the phone on Saturday. They also reiterated their commitment to a deal reached on Oct. 22 in the Russian city of Sochi by the presidents of both countries on Turkey's operation in northeastern Syria. The two leaders also discussed ways to increase bilateral trade volume. https://www.aa.com.tr/en/politics/turkish-russian-presidents-discuss-syria-over-phone/1640411
President Erdoğan on Saturday commemorated the 81st death anniversary of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, founder of the nation. In a commemorative message marking the day, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said: "We should understand the teachings of Gazi (Veteran) who gained the appreciation of our nation and the whole world, and tell our youth and children that he is a true patriot. "We must carry the torch forward for the unity and solidarity of the future generations without forgetting the sacrifices and struggles made in this way." “Our nation is forever determined to protect this homeland and flag which is defended...
The bonds of the ummah (community) of Muslims worldwide are too strong to break, said Turkey’s president on Friday, marking the start of celebrations of the birth of the prophet Muhammad. “What makes us worry about the problems of people who are thousands or tens of thousands of kilometers away from our country is Islam as a common denominator, and the consciousness of being an ummah,” Recep Tayyip Erdogan told a ceremony in Istanbul starting the week of Mawlid al-Nabi festivities for Muhammad. “Universal Muslim fellowship has no limits. No one can sow discord among us,” he added. Calls...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and First Lady Emine Erdoğan, who are in the Hungarian capital city of Budapest for an official visit, paid a visit to the Tomb of Gul Baba and the “Ottoman Era Turkish Archery in Miniatures” Exhibition. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/112470/president-erdogan-visits-ottoman-era-turkish-archery-in-miniatures-exhibition-in-budapest
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in Hungary for the 4th meeting of the Turkey-Hungary High Level Strategic Cooperation Council, met with Turkish and Hungarian businesspeople. Minister of Industry and Technology Mustafa Varank and Minister of Trade Ruhsar Pekcan were also present at the meeting. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/112469/president-erdogan-meets-with-turkish-and-hungarian-businesspeople
Speaking at a joint press conference with Prime Minister Orbán of Hungary, President Erdoğan said: “We have an exemplary cooperation with Hungary in terms of the preservation of our shared historical and cultural heritage.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of Hungary held a joint press conference in Budapest following the 4th meeting of the Turkey-Hungary High Level Strategic Cooperation Council. “We are determined to realize several projects with Hungary in defense industry” Stating that they discussed during the talks the possible steps to further the strategic cooperation between Turkey and Hungary,...