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President Erdoğan meets with President Assoumani of the Comoros

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with President Azali Assoumani of the Union of the Comoros, who is in Istanbul for the 4th Türkiye-Africa Business and Economic Forum, at Mabeyn Mansion. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/149836/president-erdogan-meets-with-president-assoumani-of-the-comoros

President Erdoğan, President Emmanuel Macron of France talk over phone

The call addressed the humanitarian situation as well as necessary efforts and steps to ensure calm in the region within the framework of the Israel-Palestine conflicts that are getting more violent each passing day. Stressing that the human rights violations against the innocent civilians in Gaza are unacceptable, President Erdoğan said Türkiye endeavors to deliver aid to those people, and that particularly western countries should take steps aimed at defusing the tension. Noting that steps that do not serve peace should be avoided, President Erdoğan said the international community should pay heed to Türkiye’s offers...

Congratulatory phone call from President Erdoğan to Turkish National Football Team

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan called the National Football Team to congratulate them on their 1-0 away victory over Croatia in the sixth match of Group D of the UEFA 2024 European Championship (EURO 2024) Qualifiers. The locker room of the national team was filled with jubilation after yesterday's match in Osijek, Croatia. Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak arranged a phone call between the national team and President Erdoğan. While speaking with team captain Hakan Çalhanoğlu on the phone, President Erdoğan congratulated the entire team and stated, "Even though it was hard, it was...

“We have mobilized all our means for our youth”

Speaking at a TÜGVA meeting, President Erdoğan said: “We have mobilized all our means for you, our young brothers and sisters, whom we believe will be the architect of the Century of Türkiye. We are removing all the obstacles in order for our youth, who read, research and question, who are interested in science, arts, sports and culture, and who have national and moral values, to make their dreams come true.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at a meeting of Türkiye Youth Foundation (TÜGVA) at Beştepe Nation’s Convention and Culture...

President Erdoğan, Chancellor Scholz of Germany talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany.  The two leaders exchanged views about the Israel-Palestine conflict, followed regionally and globally with concern, and the search for solutions to humanitarian crises. President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye has been exerting all kinds of efforts for the crisis to end as soon as possible, and stands ready to take numerous peaceful steps, including mediation. President Erdoğan noted that, for a permanent solution to the conflict, the promises made to Palestine must be kept and that the international community must lead the way...

Director of Communications Altun: “We call on media outlets to act responsibly to avoid deepening the crisis”

In a social media post, the Presidency's Director of Communications, Fahrettin Altun, highlighted the disinformation campaigns conducted by various organised groups during the Israel-Palestine conflict. Stating that Türkiye is determined to prevent the truth from becoming a victim the of latest developments in the region, Director of Communications Altun said: "We call on everyone, including state institutions and news outlets, to act responsibly to avoid worsening the situation and deepening the crisis. In this dangerous time of heightened regional tensions and military conflict, it is vital for international audiences to receive accurate information." Emphasising that, as the Directorate of...

Türkiye’s multilateral diplomacy on Israel-Palestine conflict

Türkiye is engaging in multilateral diplomacy to end the Israel-Palestine tension before it spreads to other countries in the region, as well as to launch negotiations between the parties.  Since the outbreak of the conflicts, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has communicated with a number of world leaders. The previous day, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held phone calls on Israel-Palestine during breaks from the Presidential Cabinet meeting, which lasted approximately four hours at the Presidential Complex. In this regard, President Erdoğan first spoke by phone with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of Malaysia and discussed the recent...

President Erdoğan, President Tebboune of Algeria talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune of Algeria. The call addressed in detail the increasingly-concerning conflict between Israel and Palestine. Noting that the aim was to end the tension before it spread to other countries in the region and to pave the way for a fair peace through negotiations, President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye's sincere and peaceful efforts were expected to be supported by the international community, particularly by the regional countries.