According to a statement released by the Directorate of Communications of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye spoke by phone with President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran. During the call, Erdoğan said he was pleased with and welcomed the recent agreements that Iran and the United States had reached. President Erdoğan emphasised that Türkiye stands ready to provide all necessary support to help ensure that this process concludes peacefully. The President also pointed out the need for heightened vigilance against any actors seeking to sabotage negotiations between...
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Türkiye could get up to 1 million barrels of oil day under an energy cooperation plan discussed on Tuesday with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi in Ankara. Al-Zaidi was in Türkiye for talks on security, trade, energy, transportation and water management, as well as joint infrastructure projects between the two neighbors. "Our goal now is to sign a comprehensive energy cooperation agreement as soon as possible that will benefit both sides," Erdoğan said during a joint press statement with al-Zaidi, noting that a previous agreement between the two countries for the Kirkuk-Ceyhan...
According to AZERTAC, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, speaking at the 2nd Communications Council in Ankara, stated: “Combating all forms of disinformation is a matter of national security, the protection of democracy, and the maintenance of social peace. In today’s world, disinformation has gone beyond the spread of fake news and has transformed into an asymmetrical threat that weakens unity and trust in society. Combating this problem is of vital importance to our country.” Speaking at the event held under the theme “The Century of Türkiye: Century of...
Türkiye continues to stand out in the field of cultural tourism, driven by its efforts to safeguard and promote its historical and cultural heritage. Through restoration and conservation projects carried out in Antalya, numerous ancient cities are being reopened to visitors. As part of the works undertaken at Andriake Ancient Port and the Museum of Lycian Civilisations, Andriake, one of the principal ports of ancient Myra, has been revitalised. While the ancient structures across the site have been opened to visitors, the museum displays statues, sarcophagi, coins, and a wide range of archaeological artefacts from the Lycian period. ...
The integration of Turkish satellites will enable imaging of larger areas in a shorter time and reduce the intervals between revisit cycles over the same area. Türkiye will build a $300 million radar satellite system for NATO's needs, which Anadolu Agency (AA) reports Türkiye calls “NATO's eyes in space.“ The satellite system, named “IMECE“ and announced at the NATO summit in Ankara, will bring Türkiye's experience to the Alliance through a set of low-orbit communications satellites and early warning capabilities. During the NATO summit in Ankara, hosted by Türkiye on 7-8 July, leaders also discussed space-related projects....
In a meeting with President of the European Council, António Costa, and President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, who were in Ankara for the NATO Leaders Summit, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye expressed his hope of revitalising relations between Türkiye and the European Union (EU). A statement issued by the Directorate of Communications of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye following the meeting said: "In the meeting, Erdoğan said that they welcome the increasing contacts at all levels. He added that Türkiye expects its EU membership process to...
The Turkish President said the Alliance should be anchored on fair burden-sharing. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a press conference regarding the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit. Erdoğan made the following remarks: "We have successfully completed the NATO Summit, which our country has hosted for the second time following a 22-year hiatus and which our capital city has hosted for the first time. This historic summit, which we hosted at a time when Euro-Atlantic security is being tested, has been organised in such a way as to shape our shared future. Today, in terms of...
According to a statement by the Presidency of Türkiye, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said during his meeting with President Peter Pellegrini of Slovakia that Türkiye was continuing its efforts to achieve a diplomatic resolution to the conflicts in Ukraine and around Iran. The meeting was held at the Presidential Complex in Ankara on the sidelines of the NATO Summit. In addition to bilateral relations, the leaders discussed regional and global issues. A statement issued by the Presidency of Türkiye on the outcome of the meeting said, “Türkiye continues its efforts to bring the wars in...
On 8 July, the NATO Leaders' Summit in Ankara, the capital of Türkiye, concluded after a two-day programme. The Summit Declaration reaffirmed an "ironclad commitment" to collective defence under Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty. At a time when the US is stepping back from European defence in NATO for Europe to assume more responsibility, the Declaration stated that "European Allies and Canada are assuming greater responsibility for the Alliance’s defence." During a press conference at the conclusion of the Summit, NATO Secretary General Rutte delivered a message of solidarity, saying, "The Alliance is stronger than ever, an Alliance...