According to a statement from the Presidency, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan told Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia that the success of the Gaza Peace Plan depends on Israel fully fulfilling its obligations in the second phase of the plan. Following the phone call, a statement from the Turkish Presidency said, “Israel’s strict adherence to the roadmap for the second phase of the Gaza Peace Plan is essential for the plan to succeed.” During the phone call, Erdoğan and the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia discussed bilateral relations between Türkiye and Saudi Arabia,...
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye strongly condemned Israel over its attacks on Lebanon, stating that the country is committing crimes against humanity. According to Korrekt.az, Erdoğan stated at a joint press conference held at the Presidential Complex in Ankara following his one-on-one meeting and delegation-level talks with the President of Lebanon, Joseph Aoun, that the first presidential-level official visit from Lebanon to Türkiye in 17 years marked an important milestone in bilateral relations, also expressing his appreciation for Joseph Aoun’s efforts to enhance security and stability in his country. Erdoğan highlighted that T...
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...
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...