Türkiye's President Tayyip Erdoğan met Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh on Tuesday and told him Türkiye was determined to take relations to a higher level in areas including renewable energy and defence industry, Erdoğan's office said. Erdoğan also told the Saudi crown prince that Türkiye's support for stability in Syria would continue, and Türkiye would work in cooperation with Saudi Arabia to rebuild Syria, the Turkish presidency said in a statement.
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Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan said on Monday that he hoped a U.S.-backed ceasefire deal between Damascus and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) would be implemented without any delays or stalling. The deal foresees Syria's Kurdish-run regions being merged with Damascus. Speaking after a cabinet meeting, Erdogan added that the agreement had opened a "new page" for the people of Syria.
According to the Embassy of Türkiye in the Republic of Korea, the event was held by the Turkish delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE). The exhibition will remain open to visitors until 30 January, throughout the PACE winter session, and aims to introduce Türkiye's deeply rooted weaving tradition to the international community. The exhibition features vibrant textiles produced through environmentally friendly methods using natural fibres and local raw materials, along with miniature looms and traditional weaving tools. As part of the "Fabric Atlas of Türkiye" project organised under the auspices of First Lady...
In a phone conversation with Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed willingness to mediate between Washington and Tehran to reduce regional tensions. The statement from the Presidency said, "President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran. The leaders discussed bilateral relations between Türkiye and Iran, as well as escalating military tension in the region. During the conversation, President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye is willing to play a facilitating role between Iran and the US to ease tensions and resolve issues." Also on Friday, Erdoğan will...
The total volume of bilateral trade between Türkiye and Turkmenistan from January to November 2025 amounted to approximately USD 2 billion. Both sides see significant potential for further growth. This was announced today by the Ambassador of Türkiye to Turkmenistan, Ahmet Demirok, at a press conference. The diplomat emphasised that trade between the two countries continues to develop on the principles of mutual benefit, with the near-term goal being the achievement of a USD 5 billion trade turnover. In this context, the 12th annual exhibition of Turkish export products is scheduled to be held in Ashgabat in February, with the participation...
Türkiye and Uzbekistan should deepen cooperation across political, economic and cultural fields, said Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Thursday. Erdoğan made the remarks at a joint press conference with visiting Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Ankara. Erdoğan said that Türkiye was committed to contributing to the prosperity of Central Asia, adding that the two countries' institutions were working closely to achieve shared regional and global objectives. Noting that bilateral trade between Türkiye and Uzbekistan has tripled over the past decade, Erdoğan said that the two countries would soon reach their new target...
Türkiye, as a country that resembles an open-air museum, offers unique discoveries for history and archaeology enthusiasts in every region. The "Legacy for the Future" project, launched in 2025, has given archaeology a significant boost and led to important discoveries for both scientists and travellers seeking meaningful journeys. The Taş Tepeler region in Şanlıurfa stands out; at Karahantepe, a bowl with animal figures, one of the oldest three-dimensional mythological artefacts in the world, was found; a human figure symbolising sacrificial rituals was discovered at Göbeklitepe; and a statue of a human with a closed mouth at Sayburç shed...
Türkiye and Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to reaching a 5-billion-U.S. dollar bilateral trade volume and agreed to deepen cooperation on security, energy and development, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said here Tuesday. The announcement came after a meeting between Erdogan and visiting Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. "During our meeting, we reaffirmed our commitment to the 5-billion-dollar trade volume target and discussed the steps to be taken," Erdogan said at a joint press conference. Erdogan said Türkiye stands with Nigeria in its fight against terrorism, with both sides evaluating closer cooperation on military training and intelligence sharing. ...
The 20th Goodness Ship, carrying approximately 1,400 tonnes of humanitarian aid destined for Gaza from Ankara, has arrived at El Arish Port. Humanitarian aid materials, prepared by the Turkish Red Crescent and comprising food, hygiene, clothing, shelter, and baby supplies, are being handed over to the Egyptian Red Crescent for dispatch to Gaza via the Port of El Arish. Speaking in El Arish, Türkiye’s Ambassador to Cairo, Salih Mutlu Şen, stated that they had received the 20th Goodness Ship, dispatched to meet the needs of the oppressed and affected people in Gaza. Ambassador Şen noted that the bodies of...