Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said the so-called peace plan of the U.S. tried to give Jerusalem to Israel, that Jerusalem did not belong to Israel and it was not up to the third parties to offer it to anyone. Sharing a thread on his Twitter account, Altun commented on the so-called peace plan of the U.S. for the Palestine-Israel issue. “This so-called “peace plan” is simply a declaration attempting to legitimize the Israeli occupation and settlements. It is neither an implementable plan nor a fair assessment of the situation on the ground. It seeks to satisfy Israel...
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Addressing the Turkey-Senegal Business Forum in Dakar, President Erdoğan said: “It is important for us to improve our relations with Senegal, a precious friend and partner of ours, in every area. Our goal is to increase our trade volume to $1 billion.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed the Turkey-Senegal Business Forum in Senegal. “Our goal is to increase our trade volume to $1 billion” “It is important for us to improve our relations with Senegal, a precious friend and partner of ours, in every area,” said the President. “In this regard, we had previously set some targets to enhance our...
President Erdoğan says UN-recognized Libyan government’s archenemy Haftar is 'paid soldier' funded by regional actors. President Erdoğan on Tuesday said Haftar has no official recognition either in the war-weary country or the international community. "Haftar is a mercenary, a paid soldier," Recep Tayyip Erdoğan told a press conference in Senegal with his counterpart Macky Sall, adding that Haftar took refuge in the U.S. in the 1990s following his betrayal of then-leader Muammar Qaddafi. He went on to say that Libyan Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj of the UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) is recognized by...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, paying a visit to Senegal at the invitation of President Macky Sall, met with his Senegalese counterpart in Dakar. Welcomed with an official ceremony at the Presidential Palace, President Erdoğan inspected the guard of honor after the national anthems of the two countries were played. Following the ceremony, President Erdoğan and President Sall proceeded to their bilateral meeting. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/116443/president-erdogan-meets-with-president-sall-of-senegal
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is in Dakar to pay an official visit at the invitation of President Macky Sall of Senegal. President Erdoğan was welcomed by First Lady Marieme Faye Sall and Prime Minister Mahammad Boun Abdallah Dionne of Senegal at Blaise Diagne International Airport. Accompanying President Erdoğan in Senegal are First Lady Emine Erdoğan, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Fatih Dönmez, Minister of National Defense Hulusi Akar, Minister of Industry and Technology Mustafa Varank and Minister of Trade Ruhsar Pekcan. https://www.tccb.gov...
U.S. President Donald Trump has offered condolences to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on a phone call over Friday's deadly earthquake in Elazığ, Turkey Trump told Erdoğan that he stands by Turkey over the phone after the powerful earthquake. Erdoğan and Trump also exchanged views on regional issues, particularly situation in Syria and Libya, as well as bilateral relations. https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/trump-sends-condolences-to-erdogan-over-quake-in-turkey/1715990
Speaking at a joint press conference with President Barrow of The Gambia, President Erdoğan said: “As Turkey, we work to improve our economic relations with Africa on a basis that will benefit both sides.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and President Adama Barrow of The Gambia held a joint press conference following their tête-à-tête and the meeting between the delegations. “Gambia is the first country to stop FETO’s activities” Stating that bilateral relations were addressed during the talks, President Erdoğan, underscoring that The Gambia is the first country to stop Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETO)...
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan says Kobe Bryant 'inspired countless athletes,' offers condolences to late basketball legend's family President Erdoğan Monday evening paid tribute to late basketball legend Kobe Bryant. In a tweet, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Kobe Bryant "inspired countless athletes" and offered his condolences to the superstar player's family and loved ones. "I am deeply saddened by the loss of basketball legend Kobe Bryant who inspired countless athletes and introduced people around the world to the joy of basketball. As a basketball fan and the President of Turkey, I wish to offer my deepest condolences to...
Expressing that bilateral meetings and meetings between delegations had been completed successfully in Algeria, the first pillar of his Africa tour, Erdoğan indicated that they had discussed all aspects of bilateral relations with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. Erdoğan said Agreement of Friendship and Cooperation dated 2006 had been upgraded to the level of High Level Strategic Council, indicating that this mechanism would provide the chance to strengthen relations in the fields of economy, trade, defence industry, security, infrastructure, tourism as well as other areas. Erdoğan indicated that it was decided to hold the Joint Economic Commission...