Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said on Twitter that Turkey always stood by the Palestinians while supporting a peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict based on the two-state solution and that they opposed any measure that violates international law and prevents a fair and just solution. "Israeli settlement activity in Palestine is against international law and conscious of humanity regardless of US policy. Pushing Palestinians out of their lands is an egregious violation of international norms and occupation of Palestinian lands will never be legitimized." Altun noted. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced earlier that the U.S....
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Addressing AK Party’s provincial heads, President Erdoğan said: “Be it on the ground or at the table, we eliminate all kinds of moves that pose a threat to the future of our country and people. When they let loose terrorists, we crush them. When they harass our borders, we get down to the source of threats. When they attack our economy, we recover fast and continue our path. When they seek to corner us abroad, we foil it by revitalizing our friendships.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed AK Party’s...
The Presidential Cabinet convened under the chairmanship of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the Presidential Complex. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/113569/presidential-cabinet-convenes-under-president-erdogan-s-chairmanship
Addressing AK Party’s Parliamentary Group Meeting, President Erdoğan said: “Our fight will continue until all terrorist threats to Turkey, particularly in Syria and Northern Iraq, have ended and the last terrorist has been neutralized.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at AK Party’s Parliamentary Group Meeting. “Those, who strive to portray the separatist terrorist organization as a structure that fights against DAESH, are now trying to cover up the civilian massacres committed by the same organization,” President Erdoğan said, and underlined: “Even though we brought to the...
Speaking at the 2nd Istanbul International Ombudsman Conference, President Erdoğan said: “Let me underline that what actually lies at the essence of being a good administration is respecting people and their natural rights. What makes a state ‘great’ is not just having wide borders or lots of money. The capability to ensure the security, peace and happiness of all its people individually is what makes a state ‘great’.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the 2nd Istanbul International Ombudsman Conference at Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul. “What actually lies at the essence of being a...
7 foreigners described Turkey in their own languages in a video titled “Turkey’s Expats,” prepared by the Directorate of Communications. The video, consisting of a description of Turkey by 7 foreigners who have preferred to live in Turkey many years ago, will be promoted and broadcast on social network and digital platforms throughout the world, especially in the US and Europe. The video briefly depicts the foreigners talking about their work in Turkey, as well as the historical and tourist places they are impressed by and the Turkish cuisine. They express their admiration for the cultural diversity in Turkey and some...
Addressing citizens at an opening ceremony of the newly-built social security institutions in Istanbul, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said: “Turkey’s social security and healthcare services reform has set an example to the whole world. Many countries have taken action to build a similar system, but most of them have failed. Even the U.S., one of the richest countries in the world, has not achieved its goals in this area. What makes Turkey, which has gathered almost all its population under the umbrella of social security and healthcare services, different is that it has also ensured the sustainability...
Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun penned an op-ed titled “Washington should not be hosting a terrorist” for the Washington Examiner. In his piece on PKK/YPG terrorist code-named “Mazloum Kobani”, Altun wrote the following: “In a gut punch to Turkey, America’s 67-year NATO ally, a group of United States senators has urged the State Department to expedite a visa for a man who calls himself “Gen. Mazloum Kobani” to address Congress and meet with President Trump in the White House. "Mazloum Kobani" is the code name of a member of the executive committee of the PKK, which Turkey, the...
President Erdoğan has congratulated the national football team that advanced to UEFA EURO 2020 finals after goalless tie against Iceland on Thursday evening. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan told national Turkish broadcaster TRT that the Turkish team became a "nightmare against opponents both in defense and offense". "I congratulate our manager Senol Gunes, technical staff and our players as well as the Turkish Football Federation," Erdoğan said after the match. He was at Istanbul's Ali Sami Yen Sports Complex to watch the game. "Our next match will be against Andorra. We are also competing against France [in Group H]," Erdo...