Addressing citizens in Konya, President Erdoğan said: “The terror traps set up along borders and attacks on our economy or other obstacles cannot prevent us from achieving our goals. Those who couldn’t gain sway over us, our country, are now attacking our unity and solidarity with all their strength.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed citizens in Konya. Pointing to the uninterrupted period of four years awaiting Turkey, President Erdoğan, in reference to the goals Turkey pursues for 2023, the centenary of the Republic, said: “The terror traps set up along borders and attacks on our economy or...
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Upcoming reforms designed to strengthen trust in Turkey’s judicial system will play an important role in the nation’s future, said the country’s president on Sunday. "The reforms carried out with the aim of making our justice system work perfectly, in a complete manifestation of the law, strengthening trust in the judiciary, have an important place in our efforts to take our country to a brighter future," President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in a statement ahead of Monday’s opening of the new judicial year. This year Turkey is set to carry through the Judicial Reform Strategy Document,...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and First Lady Emine Erdoğan met with President of Mali, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, and First Lady of Mali, Aminata Maiga Keita, at Vahdettin Mansion in Istanbul. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/109451/president-erdogan-meets-with-president-keita-of-mali
Turkey will apply its own plan of action, if Turkish soldiers are not allowed to control safe-zone in Syria, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in Istanbul on Saturday. “Turkey has no time and patience and it wants safe-zone to be built along eastern Euphrates line, along Syria, as soon as possible,” Erdogan said, speaking at the graduation ceremony of Milli Savunma University. “Three weeks later, there is last chance, when we are holding a meetings in the U.S. on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session,” said Turkish president. He added that Turkey wants to actually create...
Delivering a speech on the occasion of August 30 Victory Day reception, President Erdoğan said: “Our nation has pursued and worked day and night for great dreams and goals throughout history. We have thereby managed to protect our independence, found our own state and prevent any disgrace to our nation’s honor in every region where we have lived for thousands of years.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and First Lady Emine Erdoğan hosted a reception at the Presidential Complex on the occasion of the 97th anniversary of the August 30 Victory Day. The President made a speech at...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan performed Friday prayer at Melike Hatun Mosque in Ankara after receiving congratulations on the occasion of August 30 Victory Day at the Presidential Complex. Answering reporters’ questions following the Friday prayer, President Erdoğan, in response to a question about Idlib, said the situation as regards the city is not quite to Turkey’s liking. Noting that a lot of people were killed and displaced from their homes in Idlib, President Erdoğan stated: “They are now pushing towards the north, heading towards us. We have taken all the necessary precautions. Our 12 observation posts are...
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday stressed the importance of press freedom and pluralism in a healthy society. “We desire a freer and more pluralist Turkish press where all ideas are represented,” Erdogan said, addressing a journalism award ceremony in the capital Ankara. He reiterated that the international media deliberately does not cover the accomplishments of Turkey. Erdogan also expressed sorrow over the death of Abdulkadir Nisanci, an Anadolu Agency journalist, who died in an unfortunate event while he was on duty. Erdogan wished God's mercy on Nisanci and extended condolences to his family. He condemned the embarrassing rumors shared...
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued a message on Thursday to mark the 97th anniversary of Victory Day, a key Turkish defeat of Greek forces in the country’s War of Independence. Describing the victory in 1922 as a declaration of will for independence, Erdogan said: “Our nation is ready to show the same sacrifice and courage for the sake of this homeland today as it did yesterday.” The struggle of the Turkish Armed Forces within and outside our borders to protect our national survival is the most “obvious” example of Turkey’s determination, Erdogan added. “We are determined to break all...
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke by phone early Thursday with his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump. Erdogan and Trump discussed developments in Syria, particularly in Idlib province, as well as bilateral relations. It emphasized that both countries agreed on protecting civilians in Idlib and to continue to cooperate to avoid a new humanitarian crisis in the region. Turkey and Russia agreed last September to turn Idlib into a de-escalation zone where acts of aggression are expressly prohibited. Under the deal, opposition groups in Idlib would remain in areas where they were already present, while Russia and Turkey would carry out...