The Presidential Cabinet convened under the chairmanship of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the Presidential Complex. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/121892/presidential-cabinet-convenes-under-president-erdogan-s-chairmanship
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Speaking at the "New Naval Systems Delivery Ceremony" in Tuzla, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan wished the emergency response and diving training boats, new Underwater Assault Team (SAT) boats and speed patrol boats to be auspicious for the country and the Turkish Armed Forces. Congratulating all from workers to engineers of all institutions and contracting companies that had a hand in providing the country with these systems, Erdoğan said, "Turkey moves forward on its path in defence industry in a determined manner. The distance we covered in defence industry has contributed to many strategic achievements we acquired recently...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Head of Hamas Political Bureau Ismail Haniyeh and the delegation accompanying him at Vahdettin Mansion in Istanbul. Director of National Intelligence Organization Hakan Fidan was also present at the reception. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/121873/president-erdogan-receives-head-of-hamas-political-bureau-haniyeh-
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. During the conversation between Erdoğan and Zelensky, steps to enhance bilateral relations were discussed and regional developments were addressed. Expressing his congratulations to President Erdoğan on the great discovery of natural gas in the Black Sea, Zelensky wished this development to be auspicious for the Turkish people.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone conversation with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. During the conversation in which bilateral relations and regional developments were discussed, President Erdoğan reiterated Turkey's support for Palestine’s well-founded cause. Expressing his congratulations to President Erdoğan for the great natural gas discovery, Mahmoud Abbas stated that Turkey’s success meant Palestine’s success.
Directorate of Communications announced the number of cases, deaths, and discharges in countries affected by coronavirus (Covid-19) throughout the world as of August 21, 2020, 22:00. Directorate of Communications shared a post on its Twitter account, stating that the number of people infected with Covid-19, which broke out in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province in China, exceeded 23 million 17 thousand. The post also provided information regarding the current situation in Turkey, and noted: “Turkey has conducted a total of 6,154,157 tests so far. The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases has reached 255,723, while 6,080 citizens have lost their lives and 235,569 patients...
Holding a press conference on the natural gas reserve discovered in the Black Sea, President Erdoğan said: “Turkey has discovered the largest-ever natural gas reserve of its history in the Black Sea. The Fatih, our drilling vessel, has discovered 320 billion cubic meters of natural gas reserve during its drilling in the Tuna-1 Zone which it started on July 20, 2020.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a press conference at Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul on the natural gas reserve discovered in the Black Sea. “BEHIND ALL THESE SCHEMES PLOTTED IN THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN LIES THE FIGHT FOR THE SHARING OF...
Director of Communications Altun: “We will continue disturbing those who tend to disregard Turkey’s rightful theses” Director of Communications Prof. Fahrettin Altun commented on the struggle against the attempts and statements targeting Turkey’s independence, international rights, and law during an interview with Demirören News Agency. Joe Biden’s remarks have recently been a hot topic on the agenda. What do you think it was that made his remarks so important? The Turkish nation is known for its independence as one of its characteristics. In this respect, looking back over the last hundred years, it was the coup...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Ambassadors of India, France and Bosnia-Herzegovina. During the receptions held at the Presidential Complex, Ambassador Sanjay Kumar Panda of India to Ankara, Ambassador Hervé Magro of France to Ankara and Ambassador Adis Alagić of Bosnia-Herzegovina to Ankara presented their letters of credence to President Erdoğan.