During his visit to New York for the 80th United Nations General Assembly, President RecepTayyip Erdoğan met with representatives of American think tanks at a meeting organised in collaboration with the Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research (SETA). SETA, one of Türkiye’s most respected and influential think tanks, based in Ankara and İstanbul, stands out as a key point of reference both nationally and internationally through its research and analysis on political, economic, and social issues. The meeting was also attended by Minister of Family and Social Services...
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye met with Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres during the 80th UN General Assembly yesterday. According to the Directorate of Communications, the two sides spoke about "regional and global issues, particularly Israel's attacks on the Gaza Strip." Erdoğan emphasised that Israel's aggression threatens not only Palestinians but also regional and global peace and urged the international community to put pressure on Israel to provide continuous humanitarian aid to Gaza. Erdoğan, who also commented on the war...
A news report from Anadolu Agency stated that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye described the meeting between Muslim leaders and US President Donald Trump on Tuesday regarding the Gaza Strip as "very productive and successful." Following the meeting, Erdoğan made statements to journalists in New York, remarking that a joint declaration would be issued from the meeting and that he was "satisfied" with the outcome, but did not provide details. The President of Türkiye urged other nations to recognise the state of Palestine and to promptly implement ...
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan called on Tuesday for other countries to recognise a Palestinian state after such moves by Western powers, calling for a ceasefire as soon as possible in Gaza. "A genocide is continuing in Gaza, even as we meet here innocent people are dying," Erdogan said in a speech to the United Nations General Assembly.
Turkish Airlines (THY) has been ranked first in the category of “Best Airline in Europe” for 2025 by the SKYTRAX World Airline Awards. According to the published ranking, THY outperformed leading airlines such as Air France, British Airways, and Lufthansa of Germany. THY's CEO Bilal Ekşi said in a social media post, “We are the champions of Europe. The Best Airline in Europe is Turkish Airlines." This achievement has also strengthened Türkiye's position in the aviation sector. Türkiyeranks sixth in Europe for overall air traffic volume with an average of 4,200...
On September 22, 2025, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye called for "the declaration of an immediate ceasefire" in response to Israel’s ongoing hostilities in Gaza. According to the Embassy of Türkiye in Seoul, President Erdoğan attended the "High-level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution," held at the United Nations General Assembly Hall on that day. Reminding that a major humanitarian crisis has been unfolding in Gaza for nearly two years due to Israel's hostilities, Erdoğan said, "The goal of the Netanyahu government is...
The world has been facing an unrelenting wave of growing uncertainties and challenges for an extended period of time. Conflicts, lawlessness, terrorist attacks, pandemics, climate disasters, and deepening injustice and inequality are placing immense pressure on the current international order. In response, Türkiye acts with a vision that, without compromising its foreign policy approach centered on the principles of justice, peace, and solidarity, navigates comprehensive, complex, and deeply painful crises while safeguarding both its own security and the shared future of humanity. Our long-standing call, grounded in the principle that "The world is bigger than five," goes beyond a...
Türkiye has terminated additional tariffs imposed in 2018 on U.S. imports ranging from passenger cars to fruits, the country's Official Gazette said on Monday, as President Tayyip Erdoğan visited the United States. Erdoğan was due to attend the United Nations General Assembly this week before meeting U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday. The additional tariffs previously imposed covered products including passenger cars, fruits, rice, tobacco, some alcoholic beverages, some solid fuels and some chemical products. Those tariffs were imposed in 2018 in retaliation for U.S. tariffs put in place by Trump during his first term in...
Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan said on Sunday he will raise the subject of Israel’s "massacres" in Gaza at the U.N. General Assembly and voiced hope that wider recognition of Palestine would speed efforts for a two-state solution. Speaking to reporters before departing for New York, Erdoğan said he would discuss cooperation on trade and the defence industry with U.S. President Donald Trump, and that he would also meet Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa during his trip.