Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, "We will not allow fifth column activities under new guises," regarding the news reports that say some media outlets in Türkiye are funded by foreign countries. Director of Communications Altun noted that they are closely following the claims that some media outlets in Türkiye are funded by a foundation based in the United States of America. Altun emphasized that the free press is the backbone of democracy, reminding that the Turkish Constitution protects freedom of information. Director of Communications Altun stated they are aware that media is a topic of interest...
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone conversation with Member of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Presidential Council Šefik Džaferović. During the conversation, President Erdoğan and Member of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Presidential Council Šefik Džaferović exchanged Eid al-Adha greetings.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone conversation with President Hassan Rouhani of Iran. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan exchanged Eid al-Adha greetings with President Hassan Rouhani of Iran. During the conversation, where bilateral relations and regional developments were addressed, President Erdoğan expressed his belief that the high-level cooperation and close dialogue with President Rouhani of Iran would continue and develop with the new administration to take office in Iran.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, "We have demonstrated our solidarity with the Turkish Cypriots and our support for the TRNC at the highest level, and we will continue to do so." En route to Türkiye following his visit to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), President Erdoğan responded to questions from journalists on the plane. Recalling they were at the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus on the 47th anniversary of the Cyprus Peace Operation, President Erdoğan said: "I wish that the inaugurations we held here on the first day of Eid al-Adha will instil a...
President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated, "As you may know, our Turkish Cypriot brothers and sisters have recently declared a new decision in response to those who had deceived them for years with false promises, lies, and hypocrisy. The sole demand of Turkish Cypriots at the table during international negotiations is recognition of their sovereign state status. All other suggestions, with the exception of this one, have lost their validity." President Erdoğan addressed members of the AK Party from 81 provinces during an event held via videoconference to exchange Eid al-Adha greetings. Starting...
Delivering a speech at an opening ceremony in Lefkosa, President Erdoğan said: “It is of utmost importance to us that the Turkish Cypriots look to the future with hope, and live in peace and safety on these lands, of which they are the principal constituents. The Turkish Cypriots, who are equal and joint owners of the Island, have been for decades condemned to the unlawful and inhumane embargo of the Greek Cypriots. We, on the other hand, have been realizing projects that elevate the Turkish Cypriots’ welfare.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at an opening and...
Speaking at the July 20 Peace and Freedom Day ceremony in the TRNC, President Erdoğan said: “In the light of the works carried out by respecting the property rights, a new era, in which everyone will benefit, will begin in Maraş from now on. The Maraş region, which has for years been inactive, will be the symbol of the peaceful and prosperous future of the Cyprus island, not of the deadlock.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in Lefkosa, the capital city of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), for an official visit, delivered a speech at the...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is paying an official visit to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), performed Eid al-Adha prayer with TRNC President Ersin Tatar at Hala Sultan Mosque in Lefkosa. President Erdoğan spoke to reporters following the prayer. “WE ARE HAVING THE OPPORTUNITY OF CELEBRATING TWO FESTIVALS SIMULTANEOUSLY” Wishing Eid Mubarak to reporters and the Islamic World, President Erdoğan expressed his wish for the Eid to bring peace to the entire humanity. “We are here today for a unique reason before all else. We will be marking the 47th anniversary of the independence...
Addressing the Republican Assembly of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), President Erdoğan said: “The Cyprus cause is a great cause. It is great in terms of its history, its conscience, its struggle. It is the cause of a great nation that made history with its epic heroism in 1974. The Cyprus cause belongs to the entire Turkish nation.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed the Republican Assembly of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) as part of the official visit he is paying to the country at the invitation of TRNC President Ersin Tatar. “THE REPUBLICAN ASSEMBLY...