President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Pedro Sánchez of the Government of Spain. The leaders discussed regional and global issues as well as the Türkiye-Spain bilateral relations. President Erdoğan stated that the solidarity displayed by Türkiye and Spain in every area, defense in particular, is welcomed by the two countries’ peoples as well, and that they aim to further advance the two countries’ relations. Stressing that Türkiye approves neither the acts aimed at totally obliterating Iran nor Iran’s attitude towards the brotherly regional countries, President Erdoğan said that all...
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Speaking at the opening ceremony of ROKETSAN production facilities, President Erdoğan said: “As a country, we, too, are setting the direction and trajectory both on the ground and in technology. We have become one of the norm-setting countries in this area with the products, systems, software and platforms we have developed over the past 23 years as well as with our strong human resources and institutional capacity. Today, praise be to Allah, Türkiye is a country capable of protecting its own skies, equipping its own platforms and developing its own ammunition.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered remarks during...
Delivering remarks following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, President Erdoğan said: “When we take a glance at the world, we see that some countries have introduced quota on fuel, that schools are closed on specific days in some countries, and that discussions are being held to limit public services in some countries, as was the case during the pandemic. Praise be to Allah, Türkiye is out of this gloomy picture. We do not have any problems in energy supply, energy supply security or energy storage.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered remarks following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting at the...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued a congratulatory message to the Chairman of the Board and Director General of Anadolu Agency, Serdar Karagöz, on the 106th anniversary of the foundation of Anadolu Agency (AA). Noting that AA was established during the most challenging days of the War of Independence to communicate the nation’s just cause to the world, President Erdoğan underlined that the agency continues its mission today with the same spirit and resolve, adding: “Anadolu Agency, one of the most long-standing institutions of our Republic, has evolved beyond the role of a conventional news agency to...
During his address at the event held at AAtölye marking the 106th anniversary of Anadolu Agency (AA), the Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, highlighted that the world is moving toward a point where it is increasingly unclear whether reality or perception has taken the place of the other. Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran expressed his gratitude to Serdar Karagöz, the Chairman of the Board and Director General of Anadolu Agency (AA), as well as the agency’s executives during the event, stating: "I see a young team before me. We are accompanied by visionary colleagues...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan extended his congratulations to Christian citizens on the occasion of Easter in a message he issued. In his message, President Erdoğan stated: “I extend my congratulations to our Christian citizens and to the Christian world on the occasion of Easter. At a time when discrimination, cultural racism, and intolerance are increasingly on the rise, the unity, solidarity, and mutual support demonstrated by all our citizens, regardless of their faith, continue to set an example for the entire world. We are determined to further strengthen...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine, who is paying a visit to Türkiye, at the Dolmabahçe Presidential Office in Istanbul. The meeting addressed Türkiye-Ukraine bilateral relations, the Ukraine-Russia peace process as well as regional and global issues. During the meeting, President Erdoğan emphasized that Türkiye’s support for negotiations between Ukraine and Russia will continue, and underlined that the region requires greater peace and stability. President Erdoğan also stated that Türkiye attaches great importance to the safety of navigation in the Black Sea and highlighted the significance...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. The call addressed the issues on NATO’s agenda as well as regional and global developments. President Erdoğan said the Iran-related process is heading toward a geostrategic deadlock and urged the international community to step up efforts to end the war. Referring to NATO’s support for Türkiye’s air defence, President Erdoğan underlined that the solidarity demonstrated in this process once again highlights the Alliance’s deterrent strength. President Erdoğan also stated that we continue our efforts towards a peaceful resolution...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine, who is paying a visit to Türkiye, at Dolmabahçe Presidential Office in Istanbul. President Erdoğan welcomed President Zelenskyy of Ukraine with an official ceremony at Dolmabahçe Presidential Office. After the ceremony, the two leaders proceeded inside for their bilateral meeting. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye