Türkiye in International Media

Erdoğan: Türkiye is charting its own course in international affairs (Russia)

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that Türkiye is capable of charting its own course and achieving its objectives in international affairs. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new premises of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ankara, Erdoğan said, "Türkiye is capable of charting its own course both domestically and regionally. Türkiye believes in a world where the rule of law prevails. The priorities of Turkish foreign policy include maintaining stability, securing peace, and strengthening bonds of fraternity. We are not interested in cheap polemics. Today, Türkiye is a country that charts...

Presidency of Türkiye: “The world is now confronted with the problem of Israel” (Russia)

Head of Communications of the Presidency of Türkiye, Burhanettin Duran, stated that the international community must take action against Israel, as the situation has become a global issue. Speaking at the “Gaza: The Litmus Test of Humanity Panel” in Ankara, Duran stated, “Israel attacked the negotiation delegation in Qatar. In the face of a structure that threatens global and regional peace through acts of genocide and expansionism, the international community must now take action. "The world is now confronted with the problem of Israel" On Tuesday, the Israeli military announced that it had begun advancing into Gaza...

Erdoğan: The Attack in Doha demonstrates that Israel is a threat to the world order (Russia)

President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that Israel has clearly become a threat to the world order following the attack on Hamas representatives in Qatar. According to Anadolu Agency, President Erdoğan, speaking to journalists upon his return from Qatar, said, “Israel continues to act with reckless banditry in the region. After carrying out attacks on Gaza, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen and Iran, it targeted the delegation in Qatar that was conducting peace negotiations on Gaza. The fact that the negotiating delegation became the target of this vile attack constitutes a flagrant challenge to the international system and...

Erdoğan: I hope that today’s decisions will result in a written declaration for the entire world (Qatar)

At the Arab-Islamic Emergency Summit, held in Doha, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said he hopes the decisions made today will lead to an open declaration for the world, highlighting the direct threat posed by Israel's growing aggression to the region. Highlights from the statements of the President of Türkiye are: "Israeli aggression has begun to pose a direct threat to our region." "Today, Israeli attacks have reached as far as Qatar, a peace-seeking mediator state." "It has become clear that the Netanyahu government intends to continue the massacres against the Palestinian people and drag the region into chaos." ...

Türkiye’s culinary capital Gaziantep launches int’l gastronomy festival (China)

The seventh edition of the international gastronomy festival GastroAntep kicked off on Saturday in Gaziantep of southeastern Türkiye, a city renowned for its rich culinary heritage. Co-organized by the Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality and Türkiye's Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the nine-day festival, running from Sept. 13 to 21, features hundreds of events, including concerts, theater performances, talks, and gastronomic presentations, Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Nadir Alpaslan said at the opening ceremony. Describing Gaziantep as "a mosaic of civilizations," Mayor Fatma Sahin highlighted that the city's cuisine is deeply rooted in tradition and ritual. GastroAntep was launched in 2018, and...

Türkiye launches development of domestic nuclear reactor (Russia)

Türkiye’s Minister of Industry and Technology, Mehmet Fatih Kacır, announced that authorities have launched a “Call for the Development of a Domestic Nuclear Reactor.” In a social media post, Kacır stated, “With the ‘Call for the Development of a Domestic Nuclear Reactor’ that we have initiated, we aim to strengthen our energy security, reduce foreign dependency, and contribute to our net-zero emissions target. We are committed to developing high-technology reactors with domestic production capabilities.” According to the Minister, applications under this call will be accepted until December 31, 2025.

President Erdoğan receives first delivery of Togg’s new model T10F (Pakistan)

Türkiye’s domestic car manufacturer, Togg, has presented its new model, the T10F, to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The vehicle is described as a masterpiece of modern technology and domestic engineering in the Turkish automotive industry. Togg T10F is a fully electric model that combines modern design, smart features, and sustainable energy principles. President Erdoğan stated, “Togg is not only a symbol of Türkiye’s industrial development but also of its self-sufficiency in technology.” This model represents one of the significant steps taken towards the country’s “Century of Türkiye” vision. While Turkish...

Türkiye thrash Greece to reach Eurobasket final (United Kingdom)

Ercan Osmani shot the lights out for Türkiye as they hammered Greece 94-68 on Friday to set up a EuroBasket final showdown with Germany. Osmani got Türkiye off to an electrifying start, hitting all four of his three-point attempts and scoring 14 points in the first quarter. The Turks sank the first shot of the game and never relinquished the lead. Türkiye, whose best EuroBasket result was a silver medal as hosts in 2001, will now face Germany—who beat Finland earlier on Friday—in Sunday’s final.