Addressing via videoconference AK Party’s provincial heads, President Erdoğan said: “We have introduced many support packages in order to keep the wheels of economy turning and maintain employment. Given the current situation, we outperform even the developed countries, let alone the others.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered remarks via videoconference at the meeting of AK Party’s provincial heads. Noting that the Covid-19 pandemic has been taken under control to a great extent, President Erdoğan stated that the normalization schedule has been activated and that further steps will be...
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan commemorated the deportation of Circassians 156 years ago from their homeland. “In the 156th year of their exile from their homeland, I share the pain of our Circassian brothers and once again wish God's mercy on those who lost their lives,” Erdoğan said on Twitter. https://www.aa.com.tr/en/turkey/turkey-s-president-marks-exile-of-circassians/1849780
Directorate of Communications announced the number of cases, deaths, and discharges in countries affected by coronavirus (Covid-19) throughout the world as of May 21, 2020, 22:45. 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 5 million 155 thousand, more than 332 thousand people lost their lives and more than 2 million 57 thousand people recovered throughout the world. The post also provided information regarding the current situation in Turkey, and noted: "Turkey has conducted a total of 1,729,988 tests so far. The total number of...
Delivering a speech at the opening ceremony of Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hopital, President Erdoğan said: “Turkey and Japan display exemplary success while the healthcare systems are collapsing and the public order is sustaining wounds. In terms of the number of cases, deaths and the smooth functioning of the healthcare system, we are doing extremely well.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan inaugurated the Başakşehir Çam (Pine) and Sakura City Hospital and delivered a speech at the ceremony, in which Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan participated via videoconference. “We add a new link to...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone conversation with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. During the phone conversation held yesterday evening, Turkey- Palestine relations and regional developments were discussed. During the conversation, President Erdoğan stated that Turkey would continue to support Palestine in every field.
Directorate of Communications announced the number of cases, deaths, and discharges in countries affected by coronavirus (Covid-19) throughout the world as of May 20, 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 5 million 44 thousand, more than 327 thousand people lost their lives and more than 1 million 998 thousand people recovered throughout the world. The post also provided information regarding the current situation in Turkey, and noted: "Turkey has conducted a total of 1,696,355 tests so far. The total number of...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan chaired a security meeting at Huber Villa in Istanbul. Regional developments, Syria, Iraq and Libya in particular, which closely concern Turkey’s security, were discussed at the meeting. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/120279/president-erdogan-chairs-security-meeting
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the 23rd Draw Ceremony for Judges and Public Prosecutors of Judiciary via video conference. President Erdoğan wished success in their career for 1,379 judges and public prosecutors, whose places of duty would be designated, adding, “The saying ‘Justice is the foundation of the state,’ inscribed on the walls of courtrooms and courthouses in which you will be working, should be guiding you all the time. It is not possible for anyone, who does not believe that justice is the most fundamental element for the existential struggle of humanity and that...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan shared a post on his Twitter account on the occasion of Laylat al-Qadr. President Erdoğan noted the following in his post: “I congratulate our Laylat al-Qadr, which is heralded as more beneficial than a thousand months and when our book, the Holy Quran, descended, and I pray to Allah that this blessed night may bring good to our nation, the Islamic world and all humanity.” President Erdoğan also shared an image depicting the verse 3 of Surah al-Qadr.