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President Erdoğan emphasises “Asia Anew Initiative”

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan shared a post on his social media account upon his return home after his contacts in Kazakhstan. President Erdoğan noted that with the Asia Anew Initiative, cooperation with continental countries will continue on bilateral and regional platforms. “We returned to our country after completing the Türkiye-Kazakhstan High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council and the Astana Summit of the Conference on Cooperation on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia. With our Asia Anew Initiative, we will continue cooperating with continental countries on bilateral and regional platforms,” said President Erdoğan.

Director of Communications Altun speaks to Qatar News Agency (QNA)

Prior to the visit of Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar to Türkiye at the invitation of our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun spoke to the state-run Qatari news agency QNA in which he said, "Our joint coordination with friendly and brotherly Qatar will be crucial in resolving regional and international conflicts." When asked, "Qatar and Türkiye have solid brotherly ties and a robust strategic partnership. How do you read the visit of the country's Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to Türkiye in light of regional and...

President Erdoğan makes assessments during his meeting with Putin

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and President Vladimir Putin of Russia met as part of their contacts in Kazakhstan's capital, Astana, on the occasion of the 6th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) and made statements. President Erdoğan stated that if he attends, they will have another opportunity to meet with Putin in Samarkand in the future. Emphasising that the development of Ro-Ro transportation to Russian ports, particularly Novorossiysk, and the launch of RO-PAX ferry services, will create a multiplier effect in bilateral trade, President Erdoğan said: "Akkuyu is a critical...

President Erdoğan meets with President Putin of Russia

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in Astana for the Sixth Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), met with President Vladimir Putin of Russia. Speaking at the meeting, President Erdoğan noted that the launch of ro-ro and ro-pax transportation to Russian ports would boost bilateral trade, and said: “Akkuyu is an important step in this process. As you have said, the possible opening of the first turbine of Akkuyu in the first quarter of the next year will create a distinct impact in the world. In the meantime, we have also...

President Erdoğan meets with Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan of Vietnam

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in Astana for the Sixth Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), met with Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan of Vietnam. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/140136/president-erdogan-meets-with-vice-president-vo-thi-anh-xuan-of-vietnam-

Joint statement on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Türkiye-Kazakhstan relations

The joint statement, issued by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and President Kassym-Jomart K. Tokayev of Kazakhstan on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of Türkiye-Kazakhstan relations, highlights cooperation in a variety of fields, including bilateral trade, the defence industry, counterterrorism, logistics, education, agriculture, and forestry. Following yesterday's meetings at the Akorda Palace in Astana, Kazakhstan's capital, under the chairmanship of President Erdoğan and President Tokayev of Kazakhstan, a joint statement was issued on the occasion of the 30thanniversary of the establishment of Türkiye-Kazakhstan relations. The statement notes that President Erdoğan paid...

President Erdoğan meets with President Lukashenko of Belarus

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in Astana for the Sixth Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), met with President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/140131/president-erdogan-meets-with-president-lukashenko-of-belarus

President Erdoğan marks 99th anniversary of Ankara’s becoming the capital

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan marked the 99th anniversary of Ankara's becoming the capital. President Erdoğan shared a message on his social media account on the 99th anniversary of Ankara's becoming the capital. In his message, President Erdoğan said, "I congratulate the anniversary of Ankara's pronouncement as the capital city, which was the centre of administration and management during our National Struggle and played a historical role in the foundation of our Republic. With gratitude, I commemorate Gazi Mustafa Kemal and his comrades and all our martyrs and ghazis on this meaningful day.

President Erdoğan meets with President Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in Astana for the Sixth Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), met with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/140125/president-erdogan-meets-with-president-mirziyoyev-of-uzbekistan