President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye stated that he expects the Gaza negotiations being conducted in Egypt to conclude positively. Addressing the ruling Justice and Development Party deputies, President Erdoğan said, "A ceasefire and a just peace are the most reasonable options for those who support a solution. Today's negotiations in Sharm El-Sheikh are of critical importance. We anticipate positive news from there. We will never leave our Palestinian brothers alone in this process." The President proceeded with his address by delineating the assignment of the obligation to secure peace to Hamas as unfair and said, "We...
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye stated, “The greatest obstacle to peace in Gaza is the zionist regime’s continued attacks, despite President Trump’s explicit calls.” “If Israel truly wants peace, it must immediately halt its attacks," said Erdoğan, adding: "The ceasefire talks in Egypt are of great importance, and we hope to receive good news. Trump asked Türkiye to speak with Hamas and convince them, and we support Trump’s peace efforts. Türkiye is in contact with Hamas and is explaining to them what the right path is for the future of...
Cappadocia, famous for its unique “fairy chimneys” and hot air balloon rides, has once again received international recognition. The historic village of Ortahisar, located in the heart of the region, has been included in Forbes’ “50 Most Beautiful Villages in the World 2025” list, confirming Cappadocia’s status as a destination with exceptional natural beauty and cultural heritage. Ortahisar stands out as a destination that every traveler in the region should visit. Ortahisar is located just six kilometres from Ürgüp, the region’s largest settlement, and combines the characteristic Cappadocian rock-cut architecture, an ancient fortress, and picturesque landscapes dotted with hot...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of the Republic of Türkiye has called for stepping up efforts to create a common Turkic alphabet. Speaking at the 12th Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Organisation of Turkic States held in Azerbaijan, Erdoğan said, “We must step up the process of establishing a common Turkic alphabet.'' Erdoğan stated that, along with the works of Chingiz Aitmatov, Oğuzname has also been published using the common Turkic alphabet and that each leader would receive a copy of these publications today, adding, “I propose that December 15 be...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that, thanks to the TurkStream pipeline, his country has not faced major problems with gas supplies, unlike Europe, due to the conflict in Ukraine. President Erdoğan, in his address at the Energy Efficiency Forum in Istanbul, said: "We are diversifying our gas sources. Having a single source of supply and a single route in supply logistics carries serious risks. In the first months of the war between Russia and Ukraine, our European friends personally experienced these difficulties. Thanks to TurkStream, we were one of the countries that survived this period with...
According to a statement by the Embassy of Türkiye in Kyrgyzstan, bilateral trade between the two countries reached $1.5 billion in 2024, marking a 5 percent increase. Based on 2024 data, the Embassy of Türkiye in Kyrgyzstan reported that the trade volume between the two countries increased by 5 percent, reaching $1.5 billion. Accordingly, Türkiye’s investments in Kyrgyzstan have risen to over $1.4 billion. Approximately 350 Turkish companies are operating in the country across various sectors, including construction, energy, transportation, tourism, and mining. Through the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), more than 1,000 projects worth $88 million have been implemented. T...
According to a statement issued by the Presidency of Türkiye, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, in a phone call today with his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump, stated that any initiative to achieve peace in the Middle East could only succeed if Israel halts its attacks According to the statement, President Erdoğan remarked, "Israel's cessation of its attacks is crucial for efforts to establish peace in the region."
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye condemned Israel’s actions against the “Global Sumud” flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza and underlined Ankara’s support for the participants in the flotilla. The “Global Sumud” flotilla was intercepted last night in international waters by Israeli vessels; Israeli forces boarded several ships carrying activists. Erdoğan stated, “I condemn the vandalism against the ‘Sumud’ flotilla, which seeks to draw attention to the atrocities and starvation suffered by children in Gaza and to deliver humanitarian aid to oppressed Palestinians.” He described Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government as “genocidal”, stressing...
The International Astronautical Congress (IAC), recognised as one of the most esteemed events in the realm of space, is set to take place in Türkiye next year. The congress, which takes place in a different country each year, will be hosted by Antalya from October 5 to 9, 2026. Organised by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) with the support of the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) and UNOOSA, the fair will bring together leading institutions, including NASA, ESA, JAXA, and Roscosmos, as well as the Turkish Space Agency. At this year’s IAC 2025 in Australia, a Türkiye Pavilion will be established....