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Directorate of Communications to hold a series of events on the eve of NATO Leaders’ Meeting

Presidency’s Directorate of Communications will hold a series of events in London on the eve of NATO Leaders’ Meeting, which will be attended by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Directorate of Communications will organize panels and various events in London between December 2 and 4 on the eve of NATO Leaders’ Meeting, which will be attended by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Directorate of Communications will organize a panel titled “Turkey’s Role in NATO and Regional Security Challenges” at the Naval and Military Club in London on December 2 as part of the panel series called Turkey Talks. The Turkish delegation...

President Erdoğan speaks on the phone with the new president of the EU Commission Ursula von der Leyen

President Erdoğan had a phone call with the new president of the EU Commission Ursula von der Leyen. On her first day in office,  Erdoğan spoke to Ursula von der Leyen on the phone at her request. The two exchanged views on Turkey’s accession to the EU, March 18, 2016 agreement between the sides regarding support to the Syrians in Turkey, and voluntary, safe and dignified return of Syrians to the safe zone being established by Turkish administration in northern Syria.

Altun: “Turkey’s most basic expectation from NATO allies is that they stand by Turkey in its fight against terrorism”

In his remarks to Daily Sabah about the NATO Leaders Summit to be held in London, Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun indicated that Turkey's most basic expectation from NATO allies was that they stood by Turkey in its fight against terrorism. Pointing to Turkey’s vital role in the Alliance, Altun noted: "Turkey’s most basic expectation from NATO allies is that they stand by Turkey in its fight against terrorism. Rhetoric that does not match the spirit and goal of the NATO alliance harms member countries' relations. NATO allies' statements that do not match with the spirit of the...

“TANAP is the most concrete sign of our country’s peaceful vision”

Speaking at the opening ceremony of TANAP-Europe Connection, President Erdoğan said: “TANAP, European connection of which we are inaugurating today, is the most concrete sign of our country's peaceful vision. During a period in which the world’s agenda is preoccupied with trade wars, terror, street incidents and instabilities, we are once again connecting Europe and Asia via TANAP.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan participated in the opening ceremony of the Trans Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline (TANAP)-Europe Connection. President Erdoğan delivered a speech at the ceremony held with the participation of President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan, Prime...

“Today’s self-confident Turkey foils traps and focuses on its goals”

Speaking at the groundbreaking of Marmara University’s Recep Tayyip Erdoğan campus, President Erdoğan said: “We have implanted in every area the spirit and will to overcome obstacles rather than being hindered by them. Every achievement we score further consolidates our resolve to move forward to next goal. Today’s self-confident Turkey believes in its own power, foils traps and focuses on its goals.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the groundbreaking of Marmara University’s Recep Tayyip Erdoğan campus. “THE SUCCESS OF ITS UNIVERSITIES WILL BE THE BIGGEST SOURCE OF PRIDE FOR TURKEY” ...

Altun: “NATO needs to pursue common interest and security for all member states”

Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun, noting that Turkey has been a key member of the NATO alliance and played a crucial role since the beginning, said that, “As a staunch member continuing to perform our duties for the alliance, we will seek to improve the effectiveness and relevance of NATO.” Regarding the French President Emmanuel Macron’s statement that Turkey, who launched the Operation Peace Spring against YPG/PKK, should not expect solidarity from NATO allies Fahrettin Altun shared a message from his Twitter account. Altun stated the following: “Transatlantic alliance’s strength and effectiveness is key to the collective...

President Erdoğan receives Indonesian Defense Minister Subianto

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Defense Minister of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, at the Presidential Complex. Minister of National Defense Hulusi Akar was also present at the meeting. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/113716/president-erdogan-receives-indonesian-defense-minister-subianto

President Erdoğan receives KRG PM Barzani

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Prime Minister Masrour Barzani of the Kurdish Regional Government of Iraq (KRG) at the Presidential Complex. Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu was also present at the meeting. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/113712/president-erdogan-receives-krg-pm-barzani

Gambian and Kosovar ambassadors presents credentials to President Erdoğan

Gambian and Kosovar ambassadors presents credentials to President Erdoğan   President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Ambassador Landing Kinteh of The Gambia at the Presidential Complex. Ambassador Kinteh presented his letter of credence to President Erdoğan at the reception. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Ambassador Ilir Dugolli of Kosovo at the Presidential Complex. Ambassador Dugolli, who presented his letter of credence to President Erdoğan at the reception, previously served as the Director of the Department for NATO and Security Policies at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kosovo.   https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/113705...