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“We strive to provide our women with the opportunities they deserve in every sphere of life”

Speaking at an event held in Şanlıurfa as part of March 8, International Women’s Day, President Erdoğan said: “We have always believed that violence, injustices and mistreatment against women target all the humanity directly, and have put up our political struggle accordingly. We have always been on the side of our women even at the cost of disagreeing with our closest ones at times. We have always exerted ourselves to take our women to their rightful place they deserve in all parts of life.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended an event held in Şanlıurfa on the...

“Göbeklitepe shows the depth of the roots of civilization in Anatolia”

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke at an event held to mark the official inauguration of the Göbeklitepe archaeological site in the province of Şanlıurfa. “Findings of the excavations carried out in Göbeklitepe are of substantial value to many scientific branches” “Göbeklitepe is such an important site that it necessitates the re-writing of the history of humanity. With its contributions to the humanity’s common cultural treasure, Göbeklitepe has now become a reference of paramount importance in that it shows the depth of the roots of civilization in Anatolia. Göbeklitepe adds to the countless...

“The separatist terrorist organization has acted as a voluntary or paid proxy for certain powers since the very beginning”

President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke during a campaign rally in the province of Şanlıurfa in the run-up to the local elections scheduled for March 31, 2019. “We seek to introduce new services and investments all around the country” Making remarks on the upcoming local elections, President Erdoğan drew attention to the 45 billion Turkish liras’ worth of services and investments made in Şanlıurfa over the past 17 years in a wide range of areas including education, healthcare, transportation, housing and tourism. Further stressing that they seek to introduce new services and investments all...

Erdogan, Guterres discuss India-Pakistan tension

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, UN chief Antonio Guterres also discuss latest situation in Syria over phone. Turkish president and UN secretary general spoke over the phone on Friday to discuss recent developments at India-Pakistan border, said the Directorate of Communications of Turkish Presidency. Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Antonio Guterres also discussed the latest situation in Syria, it said. https://www.aa.com.tr/en/politics/erdogan-guterres-discuss-india-pakistan-tension/1412830

“We put up our political struggle to achieve Turkey’s goals and dreams”

Addressing citizens in Siirt, President Erdoğan said: “Let us keep carrying Turkey to the top of the world. Let us exalt brotherhood and peace in the world along with our country. Let us break together the chain of terror sought to be bound around us from Syria to Iraq.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke during a campaign rally in the province of Siirt in the run-up to the local elections scheduled for March 31, 2019. “We have raised the standard of democracy through democracy” Underscoring that they put up their political struggle to...

“We declare Mardin an industrial zone”

President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke during a campaign rally in the province of Mardin in the run-up to the local elections scheduled for March 31, 2019. “MARDİN IS APPLE OF THE EYE OF NOT ONLY TURKEY BUT ALSO THE WORLD” Describing Mardin as the apple of the eye of not only Turkey but also the world, President Erdoğan stated that they are working to ensure that Mardin enjoys a bright future and to make it a milestone of the bridge extending from past to future. Drawing attention to the 28 billion Turkish liras’...

‘Turkey committed to moving women forward in all areas’

Turkey is committed to moving women forward in all areas, the nation's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday. “We are committed to moving our women, whom we hold dear, forward in all areas while we pursue our 2023 [centennial] goals with determination,” Erdogan said in a message marking this Friday, March 8, International Women's Day. “We will never give up trying to change the perspective of those who see women and men through a sexist lens, which is a sort of racism, forgetting the fact that they are above all human beings,” he added. He said his ruling Justice and Development ...

Erdogan: “Turkey buying Russian S-400s a done deal”

Turkey’s president said Wednesday that Ankara has finalized an agreement on purchasing Russia’s S-400 missile defense system. "We concluded the S-400 issue, signed a deal with the Russians, and will start co-production,” said Recep Tayyip Erdogan, speaking in a televised interview. "Later, we may work with S-500s," the next generation system, Erdogan said. U.S. officials have suggested that Turkey should buy U.S. Patriot missiles rather than the Russian system, arguing the S-400 is incompatible with NATO systems. But Turkish officials have said that Turkey will not go back on its agreement with Russia, even if...

“Turkey ranks 1st in Europe in terms of agricultural production”

Addressing farmers during a meeting held at Beştepe People's Convention and Culture Center, President Erdoğan drew attention to the importance Turkey attaches to agriculture and husbandry, and said: “Turkey now generates TL190 billion in agricultural national income, exports $17.7 billion worth of agricultural products and supplies nearly TL16.1 billion in agricultural subsidy to its farmers. So much so that, Turkey now ranks 1st in Europe in terms of agricultural production.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed farmers during a meeting held at Beştepe People's Convention and Culture Center in Ankara. TL126.8 billion in agricultural subsidy Stating that they...