On Thursday evening, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the Israeli regime's approval of the settlement plan in the E1 area, which divides East Jerusalem from the West Bank. The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarded this action as a clear violation of international law and United Nations resolutions, as well as a violation of Palestinian territorial integrity and the fundamental principles of the two-state solution, and noted that this initiative aimed to undermine the hopes for lasting peace. The Turkish Foreign Ministry reiterated that the only path to a just and lasting peace in the region was...
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye stated that the crisis in Gaza threatens the stability of the entire region. Erdoğan said that an immediate ceasefire must be declared and humanitarian corridors should be opened to ensure the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid to the Palestinian region. In the article he penned for Al Jazeera titled "The Conscience of Humanity Is Being Tested in Gaza," President Erdoğan wrote, "The violence in Gaza threatens not only the Palestinian people but the stability of the entire region. Tensions between Israel and Iran heighten the risk of a broader conflict,...
On August 12, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine said in a statement posted on his social media account that he had a phone conversation with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye. Noting that they discussed the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine crisis, peace negotiations, and other important matters during the conversation, Zelenskyy thanked Türkiye for supporting Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as for mediating the Russia-Ukraine negotiations in İstanbul. The parties thoroughly assessed the current diplomatic situation and the opportunities it presents. Erdoğan emphasised that no negotiation excluding Ukraine could guarantee lasting peace. Zelenskyy said...
The Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, announced that President of Georgia Mikheil Kavelashvili will pay an official visit to Türkiye from August 12 to 13, 2025, in a statement on his social media account. In his statement, Head of Communications Duran said: "President Mikheil Kavelashvili of Georgia will visit Ankara from August 12 to 13, 2025, in response to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's invitation. As part of the President's first official visit to our country, steps will be taken to further enhance cooperation with our strategic partner Georgia across all fields, while also engaging in discussions regarding current regional...
Türkiye's agricultural production reached a record level, rising from $68.9 billion in 2023 to $74 billion in 2024, a 7 per cent increase. The country's Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, İbrahim Yumaklı, announced this information. The Minister said, "Our agricultural production in 2023 was 68.9 billion dollars, and it increased by 7 per cent to 74 billion dollars in 2024. This has placed us among the world's seven leading countries," and stated that, according to World Bank data, Türkiye surpassed the $70 billion threshold in agriculture for the first time. Agricultural production is a key sector of Türkiye's economy, employing millions of people and accounting for a sizable...
The Press Service of the Presidency of Azerbaijan reported that President Ilham Aliyev of the Republic of Azerbaijan spoke by phone with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of the Republic of Türkiye. The call highlighted the significance of documents signed during President Ilham Aliyev’s visit to the US. Expressing his confidence that the establishment of unimpeded transport links between Azerbaijan’s mainland and its Nakhchivan region would contribute to the prosperity of the entire region, President Aliyev appreciated the role played by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in the normalisation process between Armenia and Azerbaijan, expressing gratitude for...
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye issued a written statement regarding the peace process between Azerbaijan and Armenia. The statement read, "We welcome the progress achieved towards establishing a lasting peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia, and the commitment recorded in Washington today in this regard." The statement in question states that, at a time when international conflicts and crises are intensifying, this step constitutes a highly significant development for the promotion of regional peace and stability. Additionally, gratitude for the contributions of the US administration to the process was expressed. The statement also notes that...
The Presidency of Türkiye described Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide that will exacerbate the humanitarian crisis. "We strongly condemn Israel's decision to occupy Gaza, which will exacerbate human rights violations and humanitarian crises... Israel’s efforts to cement its occupation breach both international legal norms and humanitarian values. Given the intensified bombardments targeting civilians, the destruction of infrastructure, and the obstruction of basic humanitarian necessities, Israel’s actions in Gaza blatantly constitute genocide," Burhanettin Duran, the Presidency's Head of Communications of Türkiye, said in a statement. According to Duran, the international community needs to firmly stand against...
Unclear whether the structure is a mosque or a temple Researchers discovered a 600-year-old place of worship in a firewood storage in Central Anatolia. The structure, built between 1337 and 1399, features a stone arch. The original function of the structure, whether temple or mosque, remains unknown. However, the pristine condition of the structure and artefacts inside makes this discovery extremely significant. A centuries-old mystery was revealed during the cleaning of a firewood storage facility in Türkiye's Central Anatolian region. Researchers from a Turkish university have discovered a 600-year-old place of worship here. According to Al Arabiya, researchers from the Department...