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Addressing AK Party’s Parliamentary Group Meeting, President Erdoğan said: “Turkey is in a historic struggle during the current critical period when the political and economic power balances are being reshaped globally. Drawing strength from our state’s greatness and our nation’s solidarity, we are determined to become successful in this struggle.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the party’s parliamentary group meeting. “ONLY TURKEY TRULY FIGHTS AGAINST DAESH” “I would like to begin my words by wishing Hatay and İskenderun a speedy recovery. The previous day,...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said: “If France has a decision regarding the travels, we will see and review that decision. We will take counter-steps against them.”   President Erdoğan answered journalists' questions about the agenda at the Parliament after his party's Group Meeting.   When it was reiterated that the French Embassy in Ankara made a warning for its citizens regarding the travels to Turkey, President Erdoğan said:  “Currently, there is a legal process concerning this.  This issue has one leg here and another leg there. We are launching this process. If France has...

President Erdoğan said, “Our nation, whose members of all ages united like a fist and became of one heart during the War of Independence which led to the foundation of our Republic, is today building its future in unity, solidarity and brotherhood,” in a message he issued on the occasion of the 97th anniversary of the proclamation of our Republic. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued a message marking the 97th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey. Congratulating Turkish citizens, at home and abroad, on the occasion of the Republic Day, President Erdoğan said: �...

Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun condemned the disgusting effort of Charlie Hebdo magazine, which published so-called cartoons including despicable drawings of President  Erdoğan, aimed at spreading cultural racism and hatred, and said, “These caricatures that are loathsome and devoid of any real sense of human decency are the product of a xenophobic, Islamophobic, and intolerant cultural environment the French President Macron seems to want for his country. We call on all sensible European friends to fight back against this kind of primitive cultural racism, intellectual barrenness, and uncivilized discourse."   Director of Communications Altun noted...

Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, “They are attacking our President. They think they can deter him from his path. Our President will continue to be the voice of global conscience.”   Director of Communications Altun made a statement on his social media account regarding the despicable cartoon targeting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.   Director of Communications Altun noted the following in his post, “The fascist wing of the West and their representatives among us are unscrupulously attacking our President. They think they can deter him from his path. Our President will continue to be the voice...

Regarding the terrorist attack in Hatay, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said: “Turkey is no longer a country that can be designed, directed and occupied with such attacks. With the permission of Allah and the efforts our security forces, we will continue our struggle against terrorism and its supporters within and beyond our borders.”   In a post on his Twitter account, President Erdoğan congratulated heroic security forces for their successful  counter-terrorism operation in Hatay and noted the following:    “I would like to express my get well soon wishes to all my brothers and sisters...

Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, “The French President, Macron, is attacking Turkey and our President Erdoğan because they are the living proof that the Mediterranean region is not the property or colonies of Europe. When he attacks us, it is because we consistently confront his racist and colonialist mindset.” Fahrettin Altun shared a statement regarding “French President Macron’s anti-Islam rhetoric and actions”. In his statement Altun noted the following: “President Macron’s recent anti-Islam rhetoric is yet another example of a desperate European politician vying for...

Holding a joint press conference with TRNC President Tatar, President Erdoğan said: “We discussed possible future steps regarding the Cyprus issue and reviewed the latest developments in the Eastern Mediterranean. The Turkish side favors a fair, lasting and sustainable solution in Cyprus. To this end, it has taken the steps incumbent upon it in good faith and with a sense of responsibility.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and President Ersin Tatar of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) held a joint press conference following their meeting at the Presidential Complex. Congratulating TRNC President Tatar on his recent electoral...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) Ersin Tatar, who is paying his first foreign visit to Turkey after his election as president, at the Presidential Complex. Prior to their meeting, President Erdoğan welcomed President Tatar into the Presidential Complex with an official ceremony. After the Independence March was played, President Tatar inspected the guard of honor. Following the mutual introduction of the delegations, the two leaders posed for the press and proceeded to their bilateral meeting. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/122504/trnc-president-tatar-at-the-presidential-complex