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.
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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.
Burhanettin Duran, the Presidency's Head of Communications, said on Saturday that Türkiye is striving for the establishment of a more just, secure, and stable international order. Duran emphasised that Ankara supports efforts to improve the UN system. According to the Directorate of Communications, Duran made this statement in his video message to participants at the panel "The Search for Justice in the International System", which was held by the Directorate at the Turkevi Centre in New York. The Presidency's Head of Communications stated that, since its inception in 1945, the United Nations has made significant progress towards its core objectives...
During a private meeting with President Mahmoud Abbas of Palestine, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said that Israel's intensified ground attacks on Gaza City escalated its "acts of genocide" into a new phase. According to the statement made by the Presidency of Türkiye, Erdoğan and Abbas discussed Israel's ground operation against Gaza and regional developments. Pointing out that these attacks simultaneously jeopardise the stability of Palestine and the region, Erdoğan emphasised Türkiye's continued commitment to advocating for Palestine on "every platform," including the United Nations. Abbas outlined the priorities of the Palestinian side during the...
On 17 September, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Mahri Bashimova met with Türkiye’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Turkmenistan, Ahmet Demirok. The parties discussed priority issues on the Turkmen–Turkish agenda as well as other matters of mutual interest in bilateral cooperation. They also exchanged views about cooperation among international organisations. According to a statement from the Turkmen Ministry of Foreign Affairs, both sides emphasised the importance of working together within the framework of UNESCO to safeguard and promote intangible cultural heritage.