The allegations published in some media outlets claiming that "a Turkish Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) carried out an attack during the night hours on a village in the north and east of Syria, resulting in the killing of a mother, father, and seven children" are unfounded. The operations conducted by the Turkish Armed Forces within and beyond Türkiye’s borders in the framework of the fight against terrorism are directly aimed at terrorist organisations. These operations are meticulously planned with the utmost sensitivity to prevent harm to civilians. The primary objective of these operations is to neutralise terrorist...
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Speaking after an iftar dinner with members of AK Party’s various branches, President Erdoğan said: “We are successfully implementing a programme that will bring permanent solutions to the problems faced in economy for some time. After spending this year in a disciplined manner as well, we will begin to take significant steps starting from next year to remedy the loss of welfare that particularly affects our citizens with fixed and lower income.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech after an iftar dinner with members of AK Party’s CDAC...
President Erdoğan said: "In addition to representing our eternal and perpetual solidarity as a nation, Çanakkale reflects and symbolises the shared fate of our region." President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan released a message on March 18, Martyrs' Day and the 110th Anniversary of the Çanakkale Victory. In his message, President Erdoğan said, "As a nation, we commemorate the 110th anniversary of the Çanakkale Victory with great pride and enthusiasm, and remember with mercy and gratitude our heroes who made Çanakkale impassable." He also stated that this remarkable epic, seldom witnessed in history, where determination and faith triumph over technology,...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed his gratitude to the national athletes who competed in the 2025 Women's World Boxing Championship through a post on his social media account. In his message, President Erdoğan stated, "I thank our national athletes, who are the pride of our country with their historic achievements in the 2025 Women's World Boxing Championship, for their efforts." The post also included the names and photographs of the female athletes who achieved rankings in the championship.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Donald Trump of the U.S. The call addressed bilateral relations between Türkiye and the U.S., as well as regional and global matters. President Erdoğan expressed his belief that Türkiye and the U.S., as two allies, will advance their cooperation in the new era with solidarity, a results-oriented approach, and sincerity. Stating that regional and global developments necessitate increasing consultations between Türkiye and the United States on all matters, President Erdoğan said that Türkiye supports President Trump's decisive and direct initiatives to...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan shared iftar with children under state protection at the Haliç Congress Center. Speaking after the dinner, President Erdoğan said: “Whatever the circumstances, I ask you to not forget that you are our children, the apple of our eyes. You are the children of a very great country with its history, conscience and compassion. Our state will do what is necessary from now on as well to prepare you to life in the strongest and most equipped manner.” Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye
In a post on his social media account, Presidency's Head of Communications, Fahrettin Altun, expressed gratitude to the Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT) for the documentary that was produced to mark the anniversary of the Syrian civil war. Head of Communications Altun said in the post: "On the occasion of the 14th anniversary of the Syrian civil war, TRT offers our nation a unique production that explores this blood-shedding process highlighting Türkiye's humanitarian and strategic efforts. The two-episode documentary 'Password Homeland: Zero Terror', by TRT Documentary, delves into the Syrian people's struggle for freedom that began...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended a virtual meeting of leaders from the National Defense University. Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan and Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler accompanied the President during the meeting. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye
Speaking after an iftar dinner with healthcare workers, President Erdoğan said: “We have no tolerance for violence in healthcare, as in all other areas. We pursue a zero-tolerance principle on this issue.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed healthcare workers after an iftar dinner in Istanbul. “We have no tolerance for violence in healthcare, as in all other areas. We pursue a zero-tolerance principle on this issue. We cannot accept by any means the use of violence against our doctors and healthcare workers who save lives and help people regain health, their most precious treasure. Let me underline that...