Tensions about Iran have demonstrated the importance of secure transportation routes to the entire world. This statement was made by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye, speaking at the Global Transport Connectivity Forum. "Tensions in our region, the uncertainty regarding the Strait of Hormuz and airspace have reminded us just how important secure transportation routes are," said Erdoğan, mentioning logistics projects such as the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (Middle Corridor) and the Development Road among them. According to Erdoğan, the impact on production linked to the construction of the Middle Corridor and the Development Road will...
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According to the minutes of the 19th meeting of the Türkiye-Russia Joint Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation, the two countries agreed to strengthen agricultural cooperation. The minutes stated, "The parties agreed to continue strengthening the existing bilateral cooperation in agriculture with the aim of increasing and diversifying the Russian-Turkish trade volume in agricultural products." Aside from that, countries will strengthen scientific and technological collaboration in the areas of genetic improvement, vaccination, and agricultural education. Russia and Türkiye agreed to organise the next meeting of the Agriculture Executive Committee in 2025-2026.
The Presidency's Directorate of Communications announced on the X social media platform that Türkiye's President Recep Erdoğan, in a phone conversation with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, condemned all forms of attacks that violate Qatar's sovereignty. The Directorate's post on X indicates that Erdoğan and Al Thani discussed bilateral relations and regional developments in the Middle East. During their conversation, Erdoğan said, "Türkiye condemns all forms of attacks that violate Qatar's sovereignty. Our country will always stand by its Qatari brothers." According to BTA, Erdoğan also expressed his hope that Israel...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye stated that the Ukraine talks in İstanbul opened the door to peace. TRT Haber reported that Erdoğan, speaking to journalists after returning from the NATO summit in The Hague, stated, "The Ukraine talks in İstanbul have opened the door to peace. Türkiye will continue to work diligently to bridge the gap between the parties. We recognise that recent developments on the ground are constraining diplomatic efforts, but as long as hope persists – even if it is small – we are committed to pursuing peace. Besides, we believe that the prospects for...
Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan said in a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump that advancing cooperation in the defense industry would help hit a $100 billion bilateral trade volume target, the Turkish Presidency said early on Wednesday. Erdoğan also told Trump that Türkiye and the United States have great potential in various sectors, including energy and investments, according to a readout by the Turkish presidency shared on X. The presidency also said Erdoğan welcomed the Iran-Israel ceasefire achieved through U.S. efforts and emphasized the importance of dialogue in ending the humanitarian tragedy in Gaza.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye stated during his meeting with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, in The Hague that he thinks it would be beneficial to include non-EU allies in Europe's security and defence architecture. The statement released by the Turkish leader's office said, "During the meeting, bilateral relations between Türkiye and France, as well as regional and global issues, were discussed. According to the statement, Erdoğan expressed satisfaction with the ceasefire reached between Israel and Iran, emphasising the need for the current situation to swiftly evolve into lasting calm. President Erdoğan noted that...
In a statement from the Presidency, it was noted that Türkiye's airspace was not used in the US-led strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. The statement released by the Centre for Combating Disinformation under the Presidency's Directorate of Communications read, "The claims in various platforms alleging that 'American bombers targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities used Turkish airspace' are false and constitute disinformation. Türkiye's airspace was not violated in any way during the attacks initiated by Israel against Iran, nor has it been used by the United States in its strikes targeting Iran's nuclear facilities." The statement also said, "In...
Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan on Saturday told Iran's foreign minister that resuming Iranian-U.S. talks on Tehran's nuclear programme was the only way to achieve a solution to their dispute and the conflict with Israel, the Turkish Presidency said. Erdoğan met Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on the sidelines of an Organisation of Islamic Cooperation meeting in Istanbul. In a statement, his office noted that Erdoğan said Israel had to be stopped immediately. Erdoğan said Türkiye was ready to play a facilitator role to help resume the nuclear talks, adding "steps should be taken as soon...
Pasifik Global Logistics Group, based in Türkiye, has entered into a cooperation agreement for railway transportation with a subsidiary of China State Railway Group. A new freight train line, originating in China and extending to Europe via Türkiye, will be put into service under the agreement. According to Sabah's report, Pasifik Holding announced that this new transportation line provides advantages in terms of both cost and time. Initially, it is planned for ten freight trains to operate.