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President Erdoğan, Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the United Kingdom talk over phone

The call addressed the Türkiye-UK relations and regional matters. President Erdoğan noted that he and Boris Johnson established a close dialogue during PM Johnson's tenure, and that they further improved bilateral relations on the basis of mutual respect and understanding. President Erdoğan expressed his belief that Türkiye's relations with its strategic partner and close ally, the United Kingdom, will grow deeper and develop in ever field in the period ahead with the same common sense and foresight.

President Erdoğan meets with PM Dbeibeh of Libya

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh of the Government of National Unity of Libya at the Vahdettin Mansion in İstanbul. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/139378/president-erdogan-meets-with-pm-dbeibeh-of-libya

Presidency’s Directorate of Communications holds “UN Security Council Reform” panel in Berlin

Presidency's Directorate of Communications held a panel titled "The United Nations (UN) Security Council Reform: A New Approach to Reconstructing the International Order" in Berlin, the capital of Germany. Assoc Prof Aylin Ünver from Haliç University, political scientist Daria Isachenko from the German Institute for International and Security Affairs, and journalist Ewald König attended the panel, moderated by Assoc Prof Kılıç Buğra Kanat, Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research (SETA) Washington DC Research Director. The panel started with a video message from Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun. Reminding in his message that the United Nations...

President Erdoğan performs Friday prayer in Istanbul

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan performed Friday prayer at Kerem Aydınlar Mosque in Istanbul. The President answered reporters’ questions following the prayer. In answer to a question about the Turkish-made UAVs and UCAVs recently showcased at TEKNOFEST in Samsun, President Erdoğan noted that the country uninterruptedly continues its works in defense industry, and said: “During the presidency of the Bush the son, they didn’t give Türkiye the UAVs which they should have. When I told him, ‘You were going to give us UAVs, but you haven’t,’ during my first visit, he called Condoleezza Rica and...

President Erdoğan attends Opening Ceremony of the Judicial Year 2022-2023

Speaking at the Opening Ceremony of the Judicial Year 2022-2023, President Erdoğan said: “In the past 20 years, we have made significant reforms to strengthen our country’s characteristic as a state of law. People’s rights and freedoms, women’s rights, children’s rights and improving our justice system have been the most important elements of our reforms.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the Opening Ceremony of the Judicial Year 2022-2023 at the Court of Cassation. “I hope, on centenary of our Republic, we will take inventory of and assess the experience and knowledge we...

“Having lifted obstacles in education one by one, we have achieved a major transformation over the past two decades”

Addressing the appointment ceremony of 20 thousand teachers, President Erdoğan said: “Having lifted obstacles to our country’s progress in education one by one, we have achieved a major transformation over the past two decades.”  President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the appointment ceremony of 20 thousand teachers at the Beştepe Nation’s Convention and Culture Center. Expressing his joy to be with teachers on this special day in terms of their education and professional life, President Erdoğan said: “I congratulate each one of the 20 thousand teachers who will be appointed soon. I wish you...

Director of Communication Altun: The global state of affairs brings Türkiye and the EU closer together

Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun answered the questions of the Austria-based APA news agency, saying, "After the 2023 elections, Türkiye will also maintain its foreign policy centred on its interests and rising profile under the strong leadership of our President." When asked about the grain deal mediated by Türkiye, Director of Communications Altun said, "A global food crisis was avoided thanks to the grain deal. The mechanism established has worked flawlessly so far. This encourages us to pursue more comprehensive initiatives." Noting that the internal disturbances in Iraq and Syria are seriously affecting Türkiye and the entire...