According to APA's report, Javid Valiyev, Member of the Board of Directors of the Center of the Analysis of International Relations of Azerbaijan, stated in his speech at the Turkic States Forum on Combating Disinformation organised by the Presidency's Directorate of Communications of Türkiye in Ankara that the media should not only be an information transmitter but also a main actor that creates strategic agendas in shaping the common future of the Turkic world. Remarking that the panel titled "The Common Future of the Turkic World and Media" highlighted two main questions, namely the essence of the common future...
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Türkiye is the country with the most items on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List after China. There are a total of 32 items from Türkiye on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) list for the protection of the world's intangible cultural heritage. Türkiye ranks second in the world after China on this indicator and is among the countries that are conducting the most successful work in this field worldwide. Prof. M. Öcal Oğuz, President of the Turkish National Commission for UNESCO, underscored this point in his remarks to Anadolu Agency. At the most recent...
GoTürkiye released its third mini-series, "Hidden Lover", to promote Antalya's lesser-known tourist destinations. The series aims to position Antalya as a tourism destination for all four seasons. Like GoTürkiye's previous projects, "Antalya Gambit" and "Istanbul My Love", this series is also expected to attract interest from an international audience. According to the platform's data, the YouTube channel has reached 5.3 million subscribers and 763 million views in the first half of 2025.
On Monday, Poland and Türkiye signed a security cooperation agreement in Ankara. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz highlighted that the agreement, inter alia, covers information exchange, joint military exercises, inter-service cooperation, and development of the defence industry. Poland and Türkiye signed a security cooperation agreement that also involves information exchange and joint military exercises. The cooperation further encompasses the development of the arms industry, counterintelligence activities, as well as preparations for the 2026 NATO summit. Poland supports Türkiye in gaining access to European projects and in the EU accession talks. Agreement...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye announced that Ankara would take "symbolic steps" in the process of normalising relations with Yerevan next year. On Tuesday, at a conference in Ankara attended by Turkish ambassadors, Erdoğan said in a speech broadcast on local TV channels, "Azerbaijan and Armenia are closer than ever to signing a peace agreement. We, in dialogue with Azerbaijan, are advancing our own normalisation process with Armenia. Hopefully, we will be taking some symbolic steps starting from the beginning of next year."
According to AzerVoice, Burhanettin Duran, Head of Communications of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye, said in a post shared on his social media account, "The Turkic language is not merely a means of communication; it is a conduit for our shared values, history, and civilisation." The Head of Communications extended his greetings to all the brotherly peoples speaking the same language from Anatolia to Central Asia, from the Caucasus to the Balkans, and from the Mediterranean to the Caspian, and added, "Guided by the motto 'Our unity is our strength', as expressed by our President Recep Tayyip...
According to the Anadolu Agency, in a TV interview broadcast last night on NTV, Foreign Minister Fidan stated that "What is happening in the south of Syria may be the biggest threat for us right now. Israel's involvement as a party poses a risk, which is the problem." Fidan noted that the lifting of some US restrictions on investments in Syria marked an important step, adding that while investments have begun to progress gradually, there are still significant needs, particularly in infrastructure and basic services, and meeting these will help to create favourable conditions for the return of Syrian refugees. ...
Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan, fresh from a meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin, said he hopes to discuss a Ukraine-Russia peace plan with U.S. President Donald Trump, adding that "peace is not far away". Erdoğan met Putin in Turkmenistan on Friday, and they evaluated "comprehensive peace efforts" to end the war, a statement from Erdoğan's office said on Friday, with Türkiye reiterating its readiness to support peace efforts. "After this meeting with Putin, we hope to have the opportunity to discuss the peace plan with U.S. President Trump as well. Peace is not far away;...
Speaking at an international forum in Turkmenistan on Friday, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye stated that Türkiye was committed to promoting peace and dialogue. At the "International Forum on Peace and Trust" in Ashgabat, Erdoğan said, "As Türkiye, we are working with all our strength, guided by the sense of responsibility instilled by our history, geography, and civilisation, to ensure that peace and dialogue prevail." He also added that Türkiye was prepared to offer tangible support to diplomatic efforts seeking to secure a ceasefire and lasting peace, including those related to the Russia-Ukraine...